Enjoy a look at Rosa Cha’s Spring/Summer 2010 showcasing swimmwear sophistication and style  with  a healthy dose of sexy.

Lily Allen takes the cover of this month’s U.K. Elle magazine. I’ve always rooted for Allen, not sure why, there’s just something kind of cute and sassy about her that’s attractive. And then, too, back when douchbag-of-life Perez Hilton was at the height of his young-female-hating powers and most folks were just too scared to fight back, Lily never held back and always went at him full guns blazing. I like the fighters. Via Twenty2.

Look at these super adorable hikers, which come to us via a collaboration between New Blance and Japanese retailer Green Label Relaxing. The outdoor look has been very big with the guys and starting last year, we starting seeing brands make moves with street-inspired product for women.

 There are a few apparel adornments that In my mind I’ve always had resistance to: ruffles, bows and pompoms. Surprisingly enough, looking at the above pieces  by Meher& Riddhima’s  Affascinare (one of the first fashion houses in Dubai), I find myself drawn to the sudden festive appeal they have. Paired with gold  flats, a massive amount of gold accessories, I can actually see it .Who would have thought? More from Affascinare on the very fabulous Exclusivelyin.

Continuing their foray into statement making jewellery that veers into the dark side, take a look at the latest by Jewel Heritage, the “eye for an eye” necklace. Another image on the next page. Available here.

Slightly reminiscent of Miyake’s pleats,  Lino Villaventura’s colorful fashion story for Summer 2011  is one that I would not mind to be a part of. Added to the flawless  headwrap styling were black manicures and ice blue eye contacts creating a sharply consistent look. View the delightfully creative collection on the next page. Images via Ag/Fotosite.

According to my search, it’s been about two years since our last post on Kansas-City-born musician Janelle Monae so suffice to say we’re overdue! In this interview with Nylon magazine, she discusses her music and style influences. How very poised and self-assured this woman is–refreshingly different! Via Mavidamour.

Carrera Sunglasses hosted  an escape from the city hustle and bustle  this past week- end, in a posh rooftop  penhouse complete with custom t-shirt -printing, complimentary make up, manicures, massages, yoga and the certainty that their name will always be associated to fond summer  memories by the attendees.! On the next page a peek at how a brand can use a lifestyle events to promote itself, as well as who we saw.

Adorable-as-ever Marc Jacobs talks about the theme for Louis Vuitton’s Autumn ad campaign, and I know this sounds stupid, but one of the most interesting parts is when he catches himself calling the models “girls” and quickly corrects himself and says, “women.” The reference to models as girls is very much industry-speak so it’s striking that he makes the change….a reflection of consciousness or branding in-step with the line’s theme of a curvier and more womanly female?

We see via 80sPurple that Sorel is adding rainboots to its boot repertoire. Rainboots are anything but a new trend, but I’d say this profile is a fresh new entry to the category–it’s taking the very hot duck boot trend that Sorel has been feasting on, and offering it in a rubber version. They don’t look like they’re retailing yet at 80sPurple, but I’m guessing by July or so. Maybe someone from their end will say in the comments. UPDATE: Steve (hi Steve!) from Ruleofnext tells us that these drop in December.