Since they have Won the Euro08 tournament I have had Spain on my mind and the wonderful accessories worn by Flamenco dancers..

The Jewelry of Raquel Moreno, a native of Spain is very  diverse with subtle details like using two different stones (like above) looking at it gives me  hints of places far away…

Check out after the jump for more of my faves..

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I would be lying to you if I said that I love Department stores..although lately….Saks has been really taking risks at least in their womens footwear department..is it the Hot footwear floor they opened a few years back ?or a new Buyer?

I don’t know but when I saw these YSL platforms available for pre-order  I was pleasantly surprised..

check out a fre more of my  fall pics from Saks after the jump

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I don’t know if it’s because I spent my tween and teens years fighting  not to have  to wear pink flowery dresses with big  bows … But I have a great appreciation for women’s fashion that is edgy, unique with hints of  anything  connected to utilitarian…This collection by Sophie Hulme hits all the right notes… Plus, When does a girl ever get to have a whistle on her jacket?

Check out what S.Hulme had to say about this collection: 

“This concept for this collection is concealed combat, an armouring of womenswear. This is created by integrating traditional military clothing and detailing into luxury garments. Prime examples include, a fully sequinned military parka, jackets armoured with jets and military M65 jacket with a bow tied in the back.The result is a luxury look. It is not military or utility as such but has a hard edge.”-S.Hulme.

A label after my own heart!

"John Maedea’s newest design, the Struccess, comes from the Law #9: Failure.  Maeda says, “if you fail, keep trying – struggle to reach some form of success.”

Using three of Reebok’s state-of-the-art technologies, the InstaPump Fury is Professor Maeda’s canvas, and his handwritten code that decorates the shoe’s lining creates puddles of graphics all over the shoe.  With so many parts – from the pump to the carpet fiber to the Hexalite – it’s a whole different animal. 

Only 300 pairs of these electrifying sneakers will be available as of July 2nd for $200 but only a portion will be available on Reebok’s website here in the US"

Another great pair from Mr.Maeda who is one of the most intersting people I ‘ve met in a long time….

they go fast don’t sleep!!

Colette continues to be a source of cool and good taste,some of their new arrivals include this Polks Dot bag by Comme Des Garcons(also in Red)

And a couple of pieces by the famed Corto Moltedo designed by the 26-year old son of Laura and Vittorio Moltedo, Bottega Veneta’s owners before the Gucci Group acquired it .Simply Fab!!

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This is  a sneak peak of the collaboration  between Evil Monito and Cinpila a leather goods company based in Tokyo and Los Angeles.Some of Cinpila’s past projects include ,Bag designs for the now defunct LV Celux Club as well as a Special editiosandal  with Birkenstock..

The bags will soon Be available at evil monito’s store

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Balenciaga’s resort 09 was of course one of my fave Resort Collections ,The clothes translate well into an urban environment as oppposed to the far away Island vactioners the season really targets..LOve the pants…

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We go from covering the latest in street wear, kicks to high end conceptual fashion like Hartmann NordenHolz, but hey, there are so many dimensions to women and people in general that we can’t really limit ourselves.We like what we like. Wish retailers would get that! 

Anyway, Hartmann Nordenholz is designed by Filip Fiska and Agnes Schorer. I was really drawn to their detailing and aesthetic it seemed vaguely familiar and sure enough Agnes studied under my love of all time Mr.Helmut Lang himself.The clothes are sexy, modern and definitely on the edgy side, with hints of couture whereas the great details .This is not lazy fashion, look at the detail on this top!Check out more lovelies after the jump.

*Tina,30

If you are one of these people who once believed that a New Yorker is the Uber Trendsetter you are sooooo Wrong!!

Jeremias,13 and his Sister Jemina ,15

The population of what they call Nordic Countries Iceland ,Norway and Finland,Denmark is waaay ahead of the game ..while we are awed by The Sartorialist,who,I agree has a great eye..Hel-Looks is showing us that we can learn a thing or two… style -wise… scandics(is that even a word?) really go outside the box!

For example Swedish men who I went gaga over  when I was I Stockholm are recognized as some of the most fashion forward men on the planet!

While Most out there are looking to what XYZ mag says is the new" it "Item for what season..Jeremias at 13  is rocking a Fedora that grown men  Stateside are scared to rock…

Long Gone are the days when Williamsburg and the east Village were populated by trendsetters..Where did the edge go???

Even Fashion Students,Waliking By F.I.T recently all I saw was an endless succession of low rise  shorts, sweats,trapeze dresses,leggings,very few  individuals with Flava…

check after the jump for more Flyness whether it’s you or not admit that they go there..and HighSnobette Loves it!!!

All pics Hel-Looks !!!!!

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I know I have already shared my love of all things Alexander McQueen from his footwear to Fragrances,to kicks… the man Just Rocks! His Resort Collection does the same,sexy never left  when it comes Mr McQueen..check out more of my fave looks after the jump…

pics Style.com

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