Rihanna lands the cover of Billboard magazine and chats inside about her shift from hard-edged, tough girl looks to softer, more feminine fashion, and says,  ”Trends are boring. It’s boring to see everyone doing the same thing.”Via Fashioncopious and Rihannadaily.

Definitely one to own, the  second book  by Chicks on Speed members Melissa Logan and Alex Murray-Leslie, focuses on a collection of what they call self-made “Objekt instruments,” which act simultaneously as machine/instrument/sculpture, and fashionable technology, the logical result of their experiment to blur the lines between art, fashion and music, using technology as glue.

Instead of chapters the book has scenes, which contain contributions from Stewart Home, renowned English artist, filmmaker, and activist author of “The Assault on Culture,” Glenn Adamson, deputy head of research at the V&A, and images of the world’s first high-heeled shoe guitars (above), created in collaboration with the award-winning shoe designer Max Kibardin.  The book launches on November 2nd and is published by Booth-Clibborn Editions and Dundee Contemporary Arts.

Our favorite reality star, Kim Kardashian, strips for new management at W magazine and judging from web reaction, the shoot is causing quite the stir. Having come off the weekend hanging out with a bunch of 15-year old guys, I will say she pretty much topped all their lists as sexiest celeb on the planet. More of Kardashian in silver body paint after the flip. Via Kimkardashianweb.

A tee shirt that takes it to the next level by being cocktail hour appropriate of course gets admiration fom the snobs. The Red Valentino tee , available at Net-a-porter.

Created in 2006 by Deborah Sams and Marylou Ryan, Bassique is a line centered around providing the timeless basics that help propel individual style. Spring 2011 is sleek and very versatile with muted colors, pretty much love at first sight. Take a closer look on the next page

Enjoy a look  at Carloz Diez’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection which opens to all white looks, then proceeds to lots of color. Fun!

Swarovski has linked up with Karl Lagerfeld on a collection that is both intriguing and unique. Available at Colette. More images from the collabo, which also includes cuffs and brooches, after the flip.

In the spirit of making us shop, Drapers reports that Vogue is set to launch “Fashion’s Night In,” a night dedicated to online shopping. Really?

 Etailers including my-wardrobe, Asos, Net-a-Porter, and premium indies Matches and Browns are among those fashion businesses taking part in the online celebration on November 1. For that night only, etailers will create initiatives for online customers with live and interactive strategies aimed at boosting online traffic and sales. The etailers will use competitions and discount offers to attract shoppers online. Vogue journalists will blog live throughout the evening with the latest updates.

Featured earlier this year , the Linda Lovemade and Mata-Hari collaborative handbags are now available  at 80spurple, Karmaloop and  many more!

Levi’s opened their Photo Workshop this past week with a super packed event and lots of pictures! On the next page a closer look. Go here for updates on more events.