One of our favorite shows to attend at New York fashion week is Sally LaPointe . From concept to production her runway presentations are shows in the true sense of the word transporting attendees into another world for a few minutes. For Spring the inspiration revolved around decaying architecture, more precisely  “The Renwick Ruins” in Staten Island, New York. Ethereal and bold, silhouettes are long and fluid with a succession of sharp and soft angles. Highly Snobette approved independently of  any pop star endorsements. On the next page we give you a glimpse of the ambiance backstage via Hannah Newbery. More runway images to follow.

The multi-talented Henrik Vibskov launched his long-awaited scent, “Type,” in the bran’ds New York boutique last week . Inspired by three different cities, Berlin, Copenhagen and Damascus, the unisex were on display for attendees to sample and partake in on New York’s Fashion’s Night Out.  More images of the ambiance on the next page by Hannah Newbery for Highsnobette.

General Idea’s Spring 2012 collection speaks to designer Bumsuk Choi’s skill at mixing color, patterns and textures. Inspired by “les garcons sur la plage” (boys on the beach), the collection is anchored by nautical stripes and  color blocking, giving new life to items like the knitted shorts above, which we would gladly borrow. A peek at our faves courtesy of William Yan, complete runway here.

For this Autumn the design duo  of Fleet Ilya carve out  out molded corset belts silhouettes with weaved leather and the introduction of a  sultry burgundy color. The kind of belts that  make an outfit or that consttitutes “the” outfit. More images of the belts on the flip and the  whole collection here.

All female urban art collective, YOUNITY, presents GODDESShood: “Our Land Is Our Jewel,” an art exhibition that will feature ten artists in conversation with the themes mother earth, the hood and sustainable farming. Opening on Saturday, September 10, from 2pm – 5pm at the Yonkers Riverfront Public Library, during the annual Yonkers Riverfest event, the project utilizes urban art as a platform for visual discourse on sustainable agriculture, food systems, food justice, and mother earth, and closes on Sunday, December 4th, 2011. Additional programming in the City of Yonkers and at Sarah Lawrence College will take place throughout fall 2011, including youth workshops and a panel discussion. More details on the flip.

A little heartbreaking but a must watch nonethless. It’s an excerpt of Amy Winehouse’s collaborative effort with Tony Bennett on the song, “Body & Soul,” which they recorded in March of this year. In a short interview included in the video, Amy chats about her father, “Mitchell,” and how excited he was to hear they would be doing that particular song. It’s known that her father sung Frank Sinatra songs to her as a child and this video makes it clear that other jazz singers were in his lullaby repertoire as well. She explains:

“Well my dad sort of in the meantime would be singing ‘Body & Soul.’ My dad, personally, himself, he was like, ’Oh. It’s only my favorite song in the world you’re going to sing. Oh my god,’ he goes, ‘You even know it!’ And I was like, of course I know it, Mitchell, I’m your daughter. Of course I know it. And it was really exciting that he chose that song. Because I do love it. It’s such a beautiful written song and it’s a song you can do a lot with.”

Look at the video and see if the gaze she gives at :21 isn’t that of one recalling the fondest of childhood memories and then watch to see how animated she becomes when she explains the process and how the song ended. And oh the voice! Like I said, a bit of a tearjerker….Look for the complete video on September 14. Via Wotyougot.

 The funny aspect of having your  fave things in style is when they become trends and all of a sudden you see “how-to” features on how to achieve a look or wear a certain piece. Dame SJP is seen here rocking pretty awesomely a pair of white pumps which has been co-Snobette Lois’ thing like forever. Is this a sign that after the blush tones, white shoes are next for ”it” shoes status? Images via Ohlala.

The Chromat ’lifter ’sleeves provide a clever way to reinvent a piece you already have in your closet, and that is why we luv. Styling example on the flip, available at oliveshoppe.

If you’ve read us for the past week you caught our extensive coverage of the Project show we attanded in Vegas . The above video gives you an idea of the ambiance, the immensity of it all and the feedback from a few familiar faces. Enjoy!

 Candela  by Gabriella Perzutti presented her Spring 2012 collction in  a  dreamy  garden setting.  Color filled prints, dresses  playsuits  and separates with embroidered details hinting to  exotic destinations  and fun in the sun. What is there not to love? On the next page a closer look at  a very  covetable footwear and apparel collection.  All Images Hannah Newbery for Highsnobette.