Designed by Los Angeles based Maria Paz de Navales, Undrest’s artisan crafted collection of swimwear and loungewear is one we admire and covet. Entirely made in California the label comprises of effortlessly sensual pieces,  made to bring out the best in the woman who wears it. The Sardinia one piece  ,we discovered on net-a-porter  begs us to channel  in our inner  ‘natural’  femme fatale à la Bo Derek  with the cornwows! More images on the next page.

One of our faves participates in her native Barbados’ Kadooment parade sporting the traditional attire of feathers, sequins and lots of skin. If  you’ve witnessed the West Indian Day Parade, or any sort of island festival you know the deal.  Jump up and wave (for my islanders) to the next page for more images. Via Beautyisdiverse.

There ’s a  random reference in my mind  to Oliver Twist and  Les Miserables  when I look at this Engineered Garments Women’s collection  . Thoroughly smitten with the looks and the details of the apparel which make yours truly want to throw away any ‘acceptable notion ‘ of proportion and  rock each look,   in all its  complete layering hotness.  Pants and skirt, always ! More on the flip via.

Chrishabana presents his Autumn/Winter 2011 Jewellery collection with a subtle play into bondage and role play. A stronger camera  focus on the actual jewellery would have made the film a winner our book. Then again most fashion short films are about illustrating the mood of the collection a opposed to the pieces themselves. Spotted on weareselecters.

Seeing women of a certain age do their style thing really makes us happy! Wanna see more of Lynn Dell ( above) check out Advanced Style. Makes you want to take your style game  up a few nothches for sure. Enjoy.

In these parts we firmly believe not only in a sultry knee weakening  edgy pair of shoes, but also in timeless classics designed  with flair and  and craftsmanship.Recently we had the opportunity to meet one of the purveyors of very handsome footwear, Del Toro shoes  helmed by equally handsome Matthew Chevallard.  The young designer opens up about his favorite blogs, his inspiration for the brand and even his favorite look on a woman. A great read awaits you on the next page , as well as a chance   for a chance to win an exclusive pair of Del Toro women’s slipper you, the reader get to design later on today!

The Snobettes admit to having a ‘thing’ for lingerie, the fine kind. The ‘Vintage Lingerie Historical Pattern & Techniques’ by  Jill Salen looks at the progression of underthings from kickers to bras and beyond. via, available here.