On days when it’s too mild for a full sweater or perhaps for a slightly chilly apartment or even just for a cute look, Etsy shop Charlie Hearts Diesel has knitted scarves, cowls with hoodies and bowties for the fashionable puppy in your life.

See more adorable pooches on the next page.

The fashion world was buzzing over the Givenchy fashion featured in Madonna’s half time performance for the Super Bowl. M.I.A. also rang up some attention-seeking points when she gave the finger (see image on next page) and sang, “I don’t give a shit,” at the end of her performance. They’ll be speculaton on whether or not that was planned mutually by all, though kind of doubtful given the negative career trajectory of the last performer who chose to go off script. Much more likely that as of now M.I.A. has been unfriended by Madonna to the outer stratospheres for deciding to freelance.

As for the performance itself, the sound was horrible for the first third and Madonna seemed stiff and not her usual confidenct self for a lot of the performance. And then, too, the game itself, featuring the Patriots versus the Giants was very exciting and close at halftime so even at its best the performance couldn’t compete and felt like a bit of an annoying disruption.

Previewed earlier this week, enjoy M.I.A.’s latest “Bad Girls,” with some serious Saudi swag!

With a long tradition in perfumery, dating back to the 1800s, Lubin Paris  presented its latest offerings at Elements Showcase this past week.  Timeless and elegant, our favorite was the iconic “Idole” originally launched in 1965, a complex blend of spices in a stunning bottle designed by Serge Mansau. On the next page take a closer look at more  perfumes that  caught our eyes and nose. Visit Lubin for sales locations.

Oh the power of being Madonna! She actually manages to make Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. two of the brattiest most headstrong performers in the industry, fall back and tow her line as perfectly well-behaved back-up singers/dancers. Not Mo’s most compelling work by a longshot, looks more like a promo ad for the Superbowl, but it’s fun to watch just to see the three pop-stars all together.

While we are not big on the idea of Valentine’s Day being the sole day you should treat your loved one  to some special treat, nonetheless, there are some interesting items popping up in connection with the holiday including Reformation’s “Love Me” sex kit, made in collaboration with artist Kurtis Kulig’s signature “Love Me” tag. Contents include:

A limited-edition silk “Love Me” print thong, a limited-edition “Never Sleep” silk blindfold in the artist’s hand tag, “Fuck Me,” “Hurt Me” and branded “Love Me” temporary tattoos in the artist’s hand tag, limited-edition “I Hate Myself” matchbook Trojan condoms in the artist’s hand tag and a “Love Me” branded MIA vibrator, distributed by the industry-leading vibrator manufacturer, Lelo. All of the contents come inside a limited edition “Love Me” for Reformation bag made out of the highest quality reclaimed materials. 

Get it here, spotted here.

Among the leaders of the cultural bombshell that pervades  in Iceland’s colorful capital of Reykjavik, Mundi Vondi is an artist-cum-designer that, since his debut collection in 2007, has put the city on the fashion map with designs and conjoining runway shows so eccentrically playful and tongue-in cheek, you think someone may have slipped a little something in your drink. Check out his Spring/Summer 2012 collection, charmingly titled “Chained and Dumped in the Ocean,” filled with Grecian-style chains and clashing waves.-Rika Nurrahmah.

Not big on holidays much less products with themes related to them, but this collection by Prada stands on its own and is covet-worthy with or without the Valentine’s Day name attached to it.

See a couple of key chains and an i-pad case on the next page.

For the Elements Showcase, Reyjavik-based artist and designer Andrea Maack created a gallery-like wall installation, where attendees could each own a signed  piece sprayed with their favorite scent. Individually titled “Craft,” “Smart,” “Sharp,” “Dark,” and “Silk,” according to press each fragrance represents:

“An entirely original work method based on the interpretation and translation of visual cues and how scent ties together the elements of the artwork.”

 ”Smart,” “Dark” and “Silk” were favorites. See more images on the next page.

The first installment of Complexgeometries ‘The Light” Spring/Summer 2012 collection have arrived. The new collection sees the introduction of a new color called plasma, bringing a sense of brightness and optimism just like light. On the next page take a closer look at all the styles available on the webstore  .