Rihanna peformed at the American Music Awards last night. A bunch of the performers took portraits. Here are a couple of shots from RihRih’s session. I’d say she’s in a kind of can-do-no-wrong phase where her fashion choices are concerned. Ten years from now she’ll be highlighted as a statement maker for this era. What can be said about the fact that she’s yet to make the cover of Vogue other than once again the mag has missed the boat.

Much ado was made about Victoria’s Secret fashion show at the end of last week. It hadn’t been done for a few seasons and the idea is that its reemergence is some sign of optimism. The show was okay. You can can tell the brand is trying to be more Viki, aka, playful and modern, and less Victoria. I’m not NOT a fan (bought some adorable panties at a VS store a couple weeks back), but I thought the show was just okay. Still, there was some great people watching as always at the show. I picked Heidi for the front page shot because I thought she look amazing (check out her finger accessories!), though when I saw she was quoted at the show as still needing to lose 20 pounds I couldn’t help but feel dismayed and a little disappointed. Oh Heidi. Still think she’s a peach.

After the jump: Keri Hilson looking super fab and shaking hands with Mr. Knowles, plus two daughters whose mothers’ fame precedes them: Chanel Iman and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld.

All images Wire.

I’m experiencing Christmas pony syndrome with this oufit. I’ll spell it out for you: that’s when you as a young girl put in a request to Santa for a pony because the only thing you want in the entire world is a pony and then somehow the girl down the street gets the pony, which so obviously was meant for you! The dress with the just-perfect shoulder poofs, the open-lace combat boots, the LOUIS.VUITTON.FANNY.PAC!! WITH TASSLES! I’m dying here, people. Dying.

Images via Ultimate Rihanna via JustJared.

One of the most versatile collections out there, Andrea Lieberman’s ALC features a very sleek and grown up side to sexy modern and edgy. The double zipper dress is made perfect by the longer back hem. Via shopbop. detailed view on the next page.

On a closer look at the accessories from the Viktor & Rolf Spring ‘10 runway,  I found the use latex on the footwear to be innovative and fresh. Usually this much pink can get me nervous but the mix of hues, allows it to work . More images on on the page via style & nymag.

We got introduced to the CTRL label a couple of years back during the now defunct United Trade show. The brand  just like its creators is fun,  quirky, highly wearable and never color shy. The’ Missing U’ Tee is a favorite. A closer look at CTRL Spring/Summer 2010 woman on the next page via cyana.

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Based in Spain, the House of Loewe has been around since 1846, but has not really been been part of the “it” accessory culture that seems to propel brands into the spotlight. However , with beautifully crafted footwear  featuring a healthy dose of detail like these sandals,   made under the creative direction of newly appointed Stuart Vevers they could be the next hottest …

Being an accessory fiend , I’m always on the lookout for those pieces  that go beyond  what’s hot at the moment into jewelry that is  unique ,timeless with an edge. The recently launched Martine Ali  Jewelery collection  features a Rose bracelet that nearly stopped me in my tracks. With  The  assortment of flowers and chains, set on leather or silver ,  these bracelets are  just stunning! The pictures don’t even do them justice.  Take a closer look on the next page and  go here for more info.

Always faithful to our love of “le sneaker”  we present you a few of our favorites from the massive collaboration Reebok did with some of their retailers to celebrate the 20th Anniverssary of the OG Pump. As most of those will probably  be sized for the guys , we ‘d love to see some women centered collabos in my dreams I see a Louboutin x Reebok. Super edgy like these … on the next page a few pumps via sneakerfreaker.

As the street wear world became a constant source of collaborative product, the high end side of fashion and design has yet to fully take hold of the great dynamic such ventures do create. Most recently Maison Martin Margiela collaborated with the Illustrious Michael Stipe to create an multi purpose   conceptual cassette shaped accessory: Lace lock, charm, necklace the possibilities for this piece are endless. via hint.