Can any luxury footwear brand rival Christian Louboutin right now? If you can think of one let me know, There sure are  many hot newish brands we  are smitten with like: Kirkwood, Skovegaard, Quilici  to name a few.However , between price point and availability I think Mr. Louboutin is ruling it.The Ulona sandals available at browns& net-a-porter. Detailed images on the next page.

With a firm grasp on color , proportion and humour the Smeilinener Spring/Summer 2010 collection titled ‘Vive La Fête’, just like the group of the same name is dedicated to luck, happiness, humor and glamour. Sprinkled with great details like flamingo necklines, checkered sequined scarves, I find the optimism this collection reflects, irresistible. On the next page a closer look at Smeilinener Spring/Summer 2010.Via mbfw.

Styled to sexy military perfection with hints of Mad Max futurism check out Rihanna’s” So Hard”.

Probably one of her most provocative collections so far Kali Arulprgasam Super Fertile” Cra$h” Collection for Spring /Summer 2010 is inspired by the current world financial crisis:

 ”What started on Wall street ended up on our streets, and the numbers did not add up.As the public drowned in debts, bankers were rescued with a taxpayer funded golden parachute ;Pensioners lost their life life savings.Businesses cra$hed, 25 million were left unemployed worldwide and 50 million people are without health care in the US.Yet, the government persisted on sending more troops to war having already spent $831 Billion in Irak and Afghanistan. This paradox is captured in the Crash collection with pie charts, graphs and bleak statistics in pave- set lustrous stones and colorful enamel to accentuate the irony of these state of affairs…” A closer look at Super Fertile’s Cra$h Collection on the flip. Stunning!

Letting my accessories obsession run wild, take a look at my latest find, the Fringe Leather Shoulder Piece by Babette. Stunning.  Available at pixiemarket.Detailed images on the next page.

For spring/Summer 2010 Berlin based Kostas Murkudis  dresses a woman in sheer ethereal fabric for a look that is out of this world.There’s nothing casual about  these arresting  looks, and that is perfectly OK .More Images of Kostas Murkudis on the next page.

One of our favorite young  women artists to watch, Lichiban recently launched a new website .Allowing her beautiful work to be seen and acquired by many more! Check it out at www.lichiban.net.

My first vote...

Vogue is giving you, the reader a chance to vote for the best dressed women of the past ten years. I love the idea however ,some women whose style I truly admire like Stella Tennant, Daphne Guiness, and Tilda Swinton to name a few,  appear in only one year while others like Carine Roitfeld and Kate Lanphear  did not even make the list! RihRih did tough… You can vote here

After taking our breath away with their stunning Couture  ‘09 and Spring ‘10 Collection , take a look at the equally breathtaking Givenchy Studded Moroccan Ankle Strap Sandals. Yes studs are trendy ,but there is a classic quality to the silhouette of these beauties that will go way beyond a few seasons. Available at luisaviaroma, a closer look on the next page.

One of the most respected names in costume jewellery, Kenneth Jay Lane provides yet a gain another stunning piece, The Coin Necklace, available at net-a-porter. Detailed images on the next page.