Neo2 blesses  us once again with their picks of the hottest shoes of Spring Summer 2010. Some  of them like Fendi,  Alexander Wang have already experienced editorial overkill  but others like Nanette Lepore,  and Osman Yousefzada, Antonio Marras ( above)  barely  got any play.Their selection runs  the gamut of mainstream to avant-garde  which we love ! Lots more beautiful shoes on the next page.

We’ve been fans of  MIA in these parts way before she hit it big  and became  in her own way a fashion icon. Compelled by the comment of one of our readers, we’re featuring her latest video” Born Free”. Definitely not a dance tune. War and violence are serious occurences that for many of us are distant far away occurences but for others your truly included  are more than ever close to home.The reality of fashion trends illustrate that we  all have different views and opinions and reaction on pretty much every thing . These images I’m sure were meant to provoke. Knowing MIA that is probably the intent…

Usually sky high heels and eccentric designs are the kind of shoes that make me weak in the knees. Nonetheless , this summer after a few seasons of high heels getting all the fun and gladiator sandals pretty much ruling the feet of the city girl I’m seeing a very vast amount of  noteworthy designs in the flat sandal category. Meet the Love Flats by Georgina Goodman. So cool you can’t even call them cute. A closer look on the flip for the flats as well as the high heel version .Via  luisaviaroma.

As much as we love fashion when the weather gets bove 80 degrees ( Which I   happen to luv !)  we appreciate  the kind of pieces that look good and that we do not have to fuss alot with. That is the case  for Aussie based label  Handsom   , designed by a husband and wife team. Simple very” summer weather  friendly “ collection of apparel and accessories that make fashion and sleekness,  effortless. A closer look a tour faves  on the flip for more including their men’s collection go here.

Stamp’d LAis releasing a new set of their trademark unisex silhouettes for summer 2010. Take a peek on the next page for a closer look.

West cast darling  Linda Nguyen  aka Linda Lovemade collaborates with  Lux handbag label Mata Hari. On two exclusice handbags part of their stylist series.  The ” Linda ” Bag ,   features 2 color options the Color ME Badd ( above) and the Peek- a-Boo.  Geometric shapes with hardware , and texture details give heses bags a collectors item feel that we love!   Available in July 2010 . More details and images on the next page.

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