A photo from a Swedish Crayfish party in August!

Highlights from Stockholm Fashion Week

Mercedes Benz snglasses

Mercedes-Benz is trying something new, and they're jumping in with both feet. In collaboration with Allison SpA, they've come up with designs for 40 different eyeglass and sunglass frames. They unveiled the new endeavor at the recently concluded Fashion Week in Berlin, and I have to say that I think they've really gotten it right. The designs look hip and modern, but not so trendy that they're not versatile enough for everyday wear. Prices range from $233-$330 for the Mercedes-Benz eyeglass frames and $220-$357 for the sunglasses

Badgley Mischka and Terri Hatcher

The Desperate Housewives star is in the Badgley Mischka campaign for Fall '07. The ads were shot by celebrity photographer Ellen Von Unwerth and show Hatcher in swimwear and revealing lingerie as well as evening we

Marlene Dietrich & Mont Blanc

Dedicated to actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, this beautiful Marlene Dietrich Commemoration Edition fountain pen from Montblanc is available in a limited edition of 1,901. The cap and barrel are made of 925 Sterling Silver with a fine barley guilloche. On the cap a blue mother-of-pearl inlay houses the Montblanc signet, as well as a single deep blue sapphire (reminiscent of Dietrich's eyes) and 22 brilliant cut diamonds. It also has a platinum-plated 18k gold nib with delicate engraving and a heart-shaped hole. And of course there's an engraving of Marlene Dietrich's signature on the barrel ring.

Azzedine Alaia

3 rooms at 5 Moussy are three fabulous apartments that designer extradonaire Azzedine Alaia rents out next door to his atelier in the Marais. The spacious, sleek, and gorgeous apartments look like they jumped off the pages of Wallpaper magazine. They measure 100 square meters (about 1100 square feet) and there is a1 one bedroom apartment, and 2 two-bedroom apartments. You enter the 18th century building on a quiet small, 1 block street in the Marais through black iron doors with rows of horizontal pin dot holes and up the winding, highly polished wooden staircase. Once inside, the apartments are pristine with concrete floors and all your favorite mid-century modern furniture designs including Jean Nouvel, Marc Newsom, and Arne Jacobsen, all from Azzedine’s private collection. They have full kitchens and state of the art electronic toys including a printer/scanner, high-speed internet access, flat screen television and a Bang & Olufsen entertainment center. The prices start at 450 euros a night and increase 50 euros for each additional guest. In the scheme of Paris luxury hotels and rental apartments, this is a relative bargain compared to the small standard rooms at the Ritz, Crillon, George V, etc, which start at 650 euros a night.

Hotel Bellechasse - Paris

Hotel Bellechasse, with rooms designed by Christian Lacroix, has just opened in the 7th arr.
The lobby is not in Lacroix’s elaborate style or the minimalist style of the past. The rooms are pure Lacroix couture down to the last silk tassel. Divided into a series of 7 categories with names like Avengers (an ode to Emma Peel), Musketeer, Quai d’Orsay, St. Germain, Jeu de Paume, Patchwork, and Tuileries, the 34 rooms run the gamut of decorating styles, from modern sleek to Baroque dark and cozy. One series of rooms, which has a shiny, white bathtub in the middle of the room with dark walls, were clearly designed for a romantic Paris weekend. Most of the rooms have whimsical print wall murals made out of waterproof fabric, with many in a butterfly motif. The most amusing one was the series of large old playing cards murals.

"There is a great tango of eye contact between men and women on the streets of Paris"

Scout - Los Angeles

Located on L.A.'s bustling West 3rd Street, Scout branches out further than your average boutique. Balancing an extensive yet discerning collection of international and independent designers with relevant designer vintage, owners Joseph Grana and Greg Armas are always in search of "underexposed and independent talent." The store's elegant brick-and-mortar space reflects a styling savvy and art-school know-how that moves beyond basic boutiquing and into the realm of collaborative perfection. Translation for the everyday shopper? You'll find the latest from labels like Filippa K, Society for Rational Dress, Jeremy Scott, Jessica Ogden, Grey Ant, and all of those other under-the-radar names who have yet to make their way to the surface...but sure enough will. The Goods: A shifting assortment of international and independent designers, including faves like Filippa K, Society for Rational Dress, and Vivienne Westwood, as well as a few you may not know about.

Scout7920 West Third StreetLos Angeles, CA 90048

Milk - Los Angeles

fire-engine bench and 10-gallon milk sign point discerning label churners to chic feminine pieces hung on walls that are stenciled with excerpts from romantic novels. Vintage icons (Chanel, Christian Dior) share roomy racks with fresh arrivals such as Philosophy, Patricia Underwood and Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent. Antique tables host a bevy of denim cuts, sweet charm necklaces, elegant accessories, lingerie, head wraps, round-toed heels and unique flats. LOVE milk! It's such a cute store and I stop in whenever I can or go to Toast and always find something cute. In my experience the girls who work there are so cute and sweet and chatty with me always and make really good recommendations! I personally like that they're not desperate and all over me to buy something and are always super honest. Also, I actually went in once when Rachel Bilson was in there...A must-see on L.A.'s frenetic 3rd Avenue, this spacious boutique offers a profusion of fashionable wares in a welcoming, no-attitude setting. Cousins and co-owners Marni Flans and Bari Milken can best be described as fashion chameleons. They go from super femme to urban warrior with ease, which is why they stock the store with a little bit of everything. From super casual T-shirts and denim to more amped-up ensembles, they've brought together an assortment of hip designs from labels including Stretsis, McQ by Alexander McQueen, Manoush, Derek Lam, Daryl K., Erotokritos, and Sea, among others. In addition to women's clothes, there are shoes, handbags, jewelry, lingerie, swimwear, candles, kid's T-shirts, beauty products, books, even a small men's section. "It's a one-stop shop," Marni asserts. "We like to dress our customers from head-to-toe."
Hardwood floors, dark wood furniture, and an oversized antique map on the wall gives the shop an appealing den-like feel. Vintage luggage, books, and old milk bottles scattered throughout the store lend both a touch more décor as well as additional showcase space. The duo confirmed their vision with a stenciled quote on a large wall near the front of the shop, which was taken from a book about a fashionable girl, but that doesn't say it all about the shop's loyal clientele. “The Milk girl is a jet-setter,” says Marni. “But we want all kinds of people to feel welcome here. Our customers range from young hipsters to a more conservative, sophisticated woman—there really is something for everybody

8209 W Third StWest Hollywood, CA 90036

Ashlee Simpson

Seventeen magazine cover model Ashlee Simpson at an autograph session meeting and greeting fans in Los Angeles. Looking lovely!

Jordache ads with Heidi Klum

Less than a year after having her third child, Heidi Klum has returned to high-profile modeling with sexy new Jordache ads in which she wears little more than jeans and a stare.

Les troupes de Bottega Venetta

Lovley Bookstore in Paris

It's at 22, Rue Pierre Lescot in Paris. A very recent address created by the German group Mode Information offering a selection of works, of professional magazines on fashion, photo, design, decorating, beauty, couture, luxury, accessories etc...A wide array for updating one's trend culture

Yesim Chambrey

As the popular nursery rhyme goes: girls are made of sugar, spice, and everything nice. For those women who have never grown out of wanting to look pretty, Yesim Chambrey, is a name you must remember! In her boudoir boutique, opened this spring, you will find clothing like her delicate tulle dresses made from natural fabrics such as bamboo, amongst a selection of feminine handmade crochet-style necklaces, bracelets and other adorable accessories. A resounding “yes, please!”.
Yesim Chambrey, 1 rue de l’Abbaye, 75006 Paris, 01 44 27 06 32, M° Mabillon or Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Head to these places when you are in Parighi!

Point Bar This hip joint occupies the northeast corner of one of the most hyped up areas, providing a great alternative to Barlotti. Run by Alice Bardet. Try the citronella cod and curry cauliflower ravioli. The real action is out on the large terrace.

40, Place du Marché St Honoré

Le Cafe Bobo beauties and bric a brac on which to rest your wandering eyes. Branché brunchers squeeze in for huge salads, pastas and croques. Music, media, and fashion folks fill the narrow yellow spaces at dinner. Immensely popular, smoky and loud.

62, rue Tiquetonne

Chez Castel One of the most notorious doors in town,recently bought out by Queens Philippe Fatien. If you can get pst the red facade and into the crimson, velvet and gold depths, keep your peepers peeled: this longtime A list address packs more topshelf talent than anywhere else. Sport stars, showbiz kids, fashion celebs love this three floor mansion.

15, rue Princesse

Villa Barclay 2 the late fuchsia ethno lounge Nirvana replaced the orignial Villa Barclay. In its wake, the Costes brothers have come in, restored the name and undertaken yet another redesign. Expect the standard skinny chichi crowds.

3, avenue Matignon

Pershing Lounge This chic cream and cranberry bar designed by Andrée Putman is a refined haute hot spot done in a sort of Empire minimalist style. Reminiscent of Hotel costes but not quite so over the top. Excellent place to sip bubbly. The courtyard with a massive vertical garden is one of the best in Paris.

49, rue Pierre Carron

Hotel Amour eschews the superluxe approach going in soley for style. The ground floor neobrasserie and bar, decked with mismatched mid century chairs, draws a young and beaufil cowd. Hipsters pack the back garden all summer long. A project of nighlife scion Thierry Costes, Baron upstart André, and Emmanuel Delavenne.

8, rue de Navarin

Baxo A unique lounge close to the Canal St Martin The Baxo is a unique lounge that welcomes you in an outstanding atmosphere. This stylish bar/lounge offering dinner or, during the second half of the night, a festive environment to kick back, relax and enjoy a cocktail or two. Major DJs spin on weekends. Serves savory cuisine that won't put too much of a burden on your wallet. Definitively a place you'll want to share with friends.

21, Rue Juliette Dodu

At the Curieux Spahetti Bar there is Italian food at noon and at night.At night, leave room for shots of vodka perfumed with ginger, cactus, caramel, black liquorice or pink litchi...The weekend, brunches and gargantuan buffets are self-service for your total relaxation. The proof: the waiters are in pyjamas!

14, Rue Saint Merri

Toi Restaurant Toi means you in French, and cofounders Bruno Andore and Philippe Courtain make sure it s known who they re talking about.

27, Rue du Colisée

Le Baba Bourgeois the 70’s design, in black and white and metal ,the excellent wines
the kindness of the service ,the quality of the food for a very reasonable price range
5, Quai de la Tournelle

The Experimental Cocktail Club opened a few weeks ago, rue Saint Sauveur.
As the name implies, this is a cocktail bar. And a very cool one : cosy armchairs, lounge music and DJ’s, friendly team behind the bar… The place is already a success, and can be overcrowded after eleven. This sexy cool bar is run by three hip young French men. Sleek, young, edgy and beautiful could describe both the décor (done by a New Yorker) and the clientele. Live DJs, friendly staff, and affordable (€10) cocktails keep it real. The minimalist-neo-baroque setting with black chesterfields and a zinc bar make for the perfect backdrop to the Champagne and vodka cocktails. I particularly like the Experimental 1, but so far I haven't had a bad cocktail here!
37 rue Saint-Sauveur

Yacht Bugatti Poséidon 180

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Louis Vuittons new Campagin with Andre Agassi and Steffi Graff

Drew Barrymore is the new face of Gucci jewellery

Tori Spelling + jewellery= truth

Tori Spelling is launching a jewellerycollection for Home Shopping Network. Love this pink ring!

The Orange Box

Princess Grace carries "the Kelly," the legendary Hermes bag named for her; image from a July 2007 Harper's Bazaar spread celebrating the 170th anniversary of Hermes.

Birger and Birger

In October Briger + Briger: Comfortable and Joyous Homes, City, Country and Lakeside. is releasing their new interior design book. Designer-collectors, Paul and Cris Briger are described as "the most divinely happy and interesting couple I know." Last year the couple created an homage to Dorothy Draper at Bergdorf Goodman.

Chanel No 5

In October of 2007, Chanel will launch a new version of Chanel No.5 meant to be more casually worn, "This is a fresher, rounder, more delicate version intended to be used every day." It is called Chanel No.5 Eau Première and was re-worked by in-house perfumer Jacques Polge.

A couple of Cool Hotel Books from TeNeus

Chic Hotels in Paris

Hotel 123 is the 8th arrondissement’s latest rendez vous for haute couture style, put together by the talent of architect-designer Philippe Maidenberg. A melting-pot of styles and atmospheres makes this Boutique Hotel, with its feminine allure, a place where men feel good too. The sparkling chandelier by Ombre Portée with over 3,000 Swarovski crystals, parquet floors and marble with inlaid fibre optics, a white feather lamp by Mat & Jewski, and red crystal heart-shaped sconces contribute to the hotel’s magic. Some rooms feature cut stone, others a four-post bed, and some bathrooms look out to a starry sky above a zinc roof… Some of the objects of Ligne 123, Philippe Maidenberg’s furniture range conceived for Hotel 123, include bar stools, the restaurant’s leather and chain mail tables, crystal wall lights (with Ombre Portée), bedside tables, headboards and desks. Curtain fabrics were also specially created--tailor-made, naturally--for this couture hotel.
The imposing staircase, with its London-style red bricks, leads guests to the 41 rooms and suites, each with its own contemporary styling. 123 Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré in the 8th arrondissement, Paris. A stone’s throw from the Champs Elysées, the area is renowned for its couture houses, antique dealers, art galleries and fine restaurants. The perfect place for lovers of art and fashion.

Four star Boutique Hotel, with its private terrace, the Le Walt Hotel provides all the most modern conveniences while remaining both intimate and gracious. The 25 rooms are elegantly appointed with contemporary furniture. The paintings, which serve as head boards for the beds, have been painted by local artists. Paul Sartres, the designer who redesigned the prestigious property the Mamounia in Marrakech, created a cosy and warm atmosphere... "
Each room offers its own personality ans its own atmosphere. The artists of the Van Rijn's art studio have created for each room a painting representing all of, or a detail of a classic masterpiece, to which they have added a additional touch representing an element of the room decoration. So, a hat, a stole or o blouse discreetly takes the pattern "Panther of Zebra" from the bed spread.
The Hote Le Walt is located close to the Saint Germain des Prés shos and the traditional market og the Cler's Street. Many Museums, historic monuments and gourmet restaurant are close.

"Get someone to love, and live everyday as if it was your last"

Gap

Gap is set to launch yet another eye catching ad campaign for fall which features various celebrities and musicians posing in 12 black and white Annie Leibovitz portraits to promote its line of clothing “casual classics”. The campaign which is named “Classics Redefined” includes household names such as John Mayer (seen above sporting a $39.50 sweater), comedian Sarah Silverman, Actress Selma Blair and Actor Ken Watanabe are some of the celebrities involved. The ad campaign is set to run in the September issues of various national fashion magazines including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle and GQ. The portraits will also be featured on billboards and bus shelters around the country.

NY Fashion Week

We’ve hit the less-than-a-month mark and countdowns to September 5th may officially begin. The air is heavy with anticipation (often confused with humidity) for NY Fashion Week. The Bryant Park tents will soon spring up in order to house the Spring 2008 collections. Fashionistas are already tweaking their September schedules in order to fit in shows by their favorite designers. With shows from Anna Sui to Zac Posen, there is something for everyone. Now that the shows, parties, and events are already in the works, all we can do is wait. And start choosing our Fashion Week wardrobes

Sisley ad - Fashion is one hell of a Drug

A new Sisley advertisement has surfaced on the internet which has caused nothing less than a frenzy in the fashion world. The advertisement that is supposed to represent the Bennetton brand Sisley has been circulating the internet featuring two glamorous models snorting two straps of a white mini-dress as if they were lines of cocaine. Bennetton, the Italian clothing brand that is renowned for producing controversial ad campaigns has released a statement claiming that the ad is in fact “completely fake”. Sisley released an official statement on their website regarding the mock advertisement stating: “One of these images shows some girls ’sniffing a vest.’ The allusion to drugs and alcohol is more than clear. We would like to clearly state that the Sisley brand (and the Benetton company) has nothing to do with these images and therefore we refuse to be linked with them.” The company is currently in the process of taking legal

One of the best editorials in years - August Vogue Paris

The editorial is shot by photographer extraordinaire, Mario Testino for Vogue Paris August issue. Model Snejana Onopka is portraying Anna Wintour in an extremely fresh way.