the S is for SUPER and the U is for UNIQUE!

Designer/Label: Alexander McQueen
Product: Faithfull Leather Glover Clutch
$995
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i'm AD-dicted to you!

Designer: Miuccia Prada
Label: Miu Miu
Ad Campaign - F/W 2009-2010 Collection
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... Ski Style Ready!

Emilio Pucci
Padded Puffa Jacket
$1,335
Model is rockin' - Miu Miu sweater, Donna Karan leggings, Burberry boots and a Jimmy Choo bag.
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Kris Van Assche S/S 2010

If you're an avid lover of Kris Van Assche sneakers then you'll appreciate the Spring/Summer 2010 collection ... Pure Hauteness @ it's best! Talk about a variety in men's footwear - KVA features everything from his classic wacky sneakers with a bias-cut lacing to two-toned gladiator-inspired sneakers and some pretty fly bags as well. Fellas, I doubt if you'll ever have to worry about the next dude rockin' your footwear ... Definitely required for a Style Savant!

Comme on kiss the boys ...

"No hunting, no fishing, no firearms," read the warning on Junya Watanabe's invitation. "without written permission," continued the fine print - Men.Style.com

Designer: Junya Watanabe
Label: Comme des Garcons
Collection: Fall/Winter 2009-2010
Menswear
Source: men.style.com

A/W '09 TOPSHOP LOOKBOOK ...

As June Ambrose would sing, "we are a family like a fashion tree, branching Louboutins and Gucci from the sky, we are a family we buy low and high from TopShop to Harrods" ... okay, okay you get my drift. Nonetheless, TopShop is a style divas choice when it comes to mixing street trends with high fashion - labels, labels and more labels!

I'm so excited for Autumn/Winter 2009-2010 season to occur, these designers and major retail departments are showing consumers the true meaning of shopping on a (recession) budget while remaining quite trendy and/or stylish ... Don't ya love it!

My Top 5 Designer Suede Heels for A/W '09

Fendi
Suede Platform Mary Jane
$675

Manolo Blahnik
Suede Fringe Bootie
$835

Christian Louboutin
Bicho Striped Suede Pump
$865

Giuseppe Zanotti
Black Suede Pony Ornament Platform
$925

Yves Saint Laurent
Half-Wedge Ankle-Wrap Sandal
$930

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Flyy Web Finds @ Karmaloop Under $100

The Laila Pant Jumpsuit
NYC Boutique
$66

The Small Keys Necklace
Alex and Chloe
$54

The Large Tote in Black Pop Art
Betsey Johnson
$90

The LA Fingers Ring in Black
Han Cholo
$54

The Immortal Karl Lagerfeld Tee
10 Deep
$28

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u muggin' me, i'm muggin' back ...

Henrik Vibskov
Rose Nathan road sunglasses
$198
Henrik Vibskov
Rose and red Nathan road sunglasses
$198
Henrik Vibskov
Black and blue Nathan road sunglasses
$198

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i'm standin' in my nose bleeds ...

... I think I love her! The 4.1" drop dead gorgeous Gucci velvet high-heel cuffed bootie is 100-percent breath-taking. Retailed at $990, this 'nose bleed' also comes in black suede, but it's something about the grey suede that's got me hypnotized!

Check out more of GUCCI's F/W '09 collection, here.

and when my makeup is on I feel like a ROCKSTAR ...

Models backstage in hair and makeup mode
Jean Paul Gaultier Fall Couture 2009 Fashion Show

Photo Credits: Delphine Achard

CLICK.FLASH.POSE: Benetton Ads Are the Best!

Allow me to let you in on a lil secret of my own - I have a fetish for fashion Ads and I only buy fashion magazines to rip out the ads. Truthfully, if it wasn't for Ads some of our favs would've closed their doors a long time ago. One major rule in publishing: Ads sell everything else is secondary! So true, did you know that Ad sales equates the number of pages a magazine or newspaper are allowed each issue? That's right, No Ads chances are your newspaper of magazine is as thin as the newsletter it derived from, lol.

For myself, Ads tell more of a story when it comes to that particular collection opposed to your routine fashion layouts that's 'blah' with a white or black background. That said, United Colors of Benetton has always been one of my favorites when it comes to tearing out Ads [If you're lucky they treat you to downloading the catalog for the season]. The Creative Director must be on fashion overload - from the hairstyles and wardrobe to the accessories and model positioning [sigh] I absolutely live!

Which fashion houses or labels have the best Ads to you?

Gucci Drivers

Gucci-Rubber sole moccasin in dark blue suede with horsebit and G script detail. Made in Italy. $420

International Swagger: Feiyue = Flying Forward

ABOUT FEIYUE SNEAKERS

Originating in Shanghai, the Feiyue sneaker first appeared in the 1920s. This small shoe made of light material, that has guided the paths of all social classes in China, has crossed continents, arriving in Europe in 2006, where it was picked up by a team of French enthusiasts, fascinated by sneakers and urban culture.

Losing nothing of its vintage and authentic charm, Feiyue has undergone a series of transformations. With a gradual evolution of practices, blending in French and international influences, the brand is now set to conquer the walkways of Western cities.

Considerable work has been conducted on improving quality standards: with a complete revision of the original form and more carefully selected materials, the resulting shoe combines aesthetics with durability. With these modifications complete, the very first collection was launched in France in February 2006. Since then, Feiyue has seen many different varieties and is constantly changing - its name in Chinese, pronounced “Feî-ué”, means “Flying Forward” … Innovative models are thus constantly appearing, sporting new colors and new materials.

Read more of the company's bio here. *Thanks for keeping me in the trenches Marquis of Lateboots*