Newly lanched the Diana wrap cuffs by Fiona Paxton, can be found here a perfect way tu usher in Spring! One more on the flip.

Discovered at Community54’s pop-up, RAP L.A is a clothing and accessories line filled with pop references and a sense of humour. Every piece makes a statement, no wonder the line  has designed costumes for Nicki Minaj. Between the “Makin’ Loot” bootie shorts (a Louis Vuittion simulation), “Holy Necklace,” “Lucky Charms” bracelets or the “Hoodrat” necklace, RAP L.A.  provides lots to talk about when it comes to perception, stereotypes and consumption. Take a look at our faves on the flip.

Amy Winehouse’s final collaboration with Fred Perry. As a testament to the beauty she brought to our lives see below the statement release by Fred Perry:

“After much consideration and with the blessing of Amy’s family, Fred Perry has decided to release the AW11 range and wholesale the SS12 Amy Winehouse for Fred Perry Collection. Amy was passionate and dedicated to the collaboration and her signature style is clearly stamped across each piece. In such circumstances, Amy’s royalties and fees from both collections will be donated to the soon to be established Amy Winehouse Foundation. Fred Perry will also make a seasonal donation to the Foundation.”

See more images on the next page courtesy of Fred Perry.

We had the opportunity to visit Strange Invisible Perfumes at Element Showcase this week and found ourselves enamored with the simplicity and refinement of their  concept. Founded by Alexandra Balahoutis,  each scent is made of certified organic botanicals. Devoid or animal products (hence vegan!) or artificial components, the scents have a depth that I previous only thought would be attainable with some animal musk , thankfully that is not the case. Our favorites include “Fire &Cream,” “Dimanche,” and the newly launched collection of Zodiac scents (above).  For more info visit  here.

We were pleased to get a close-up view of  the Ti$a x Taz Arnold pop-up shop in the Lower East Side last night, at Community 54 and snapped a few shots of the gear and attendees. It was without a doubt a ”scene” with  long lines, lots of interesting looks, and of course sneakers galore. We even spotted a young woman in the Vashtie Jordans. More on the flip!

Take a look at the Nike Cortez colorways for this Spring 2012. Reminiscent of sherbert, with a slick throwback vibe that has us reaching for our cutoff shorts. More on the flip courtesy of Nike.

Nicki Minaj on the cover of Wonderland magazine’s February/March issue. Fashion by Prada, with photography Matt Irwin. The cover is part of the marketing lead up to Minaj’s next album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, available April 3rd.

New York streetwear label aNYthing smartly tags DJ and party promoter Venus X, aka Jazmin Venus Soto, for the face of its Spring/Summer 2012 lookbook.  A rising star and uniquely stunning in the way that only a NYC-hood-born-chick-gone worldwide can be, she took on her first fashion-related DJ gig during NY Fashion Week Autumn 2011 for Gerlan jeans and is best known for her GHE20G0TH1K ongoing warehouse party.

Here’s what she had to say in a recent Rolling Stone interview on fashion:

RS: What do you enjoy most (or least) about fashion?
Venus: I don’t really like it! It’s too expensive, and the best stuff is underfunded. I see a lot of corny mass production; the exclusive next level pieces exist only in sample. Fashion is wack right now for the most part. It’s mad branding and no love!

Smart woman that Venus!

See more images from the aNYthing lookbook on the next page:

Effortlessly cool the Bottega Veneta sandals marry a neutral blush tone with a pop of color. Via net-a-porter.

Wearing fine lingerie  is a daily occurence in the life of a Snobette. Nonetheless the proximity of Valentine’s Day  sees   brands offering  special items like the latest by the amazing  Nichole de Carle who has launched a  bespoke service, enabling one to customize some of their signature uber-strappy knickers. A diamond-adorned Valentine’s Day set you can see on the flip is also available. Take a look at the bespoke styles here. Images courtesy of Nichole de Carle.