miss selfridge ss10

"no nude, however abstract, should fail to arouse in the spectator some vestige of erotic feeling, even if it be only the faintest shadow - and if it does not do so it is bad art and false morals."

- kenneth clark

why hasn't anyone brought miss selfridge to hong kong? their ss10 themes look sassy and fun and vintagey in a great way. love the nude story. and accessories galore!! anyone travelling soon?

holiday

"ruche (rsh) n. - a ruffle of pleat of lace, muslin or other fine fabric used for trimming women's garments. french, from old french rusche, beehive, from medieval latin rsca, bark of a tree (used for making beehives), of celtic origin."

- thefreedictionary.com

h&m's holiday campaign is sexy and cute at the same time. get in fast to avoid disappointment - especially that black ruched number on sasha pivovarova!!

party planning

"i was ecstatic they re-named 'french fries' as 'freedom fries'. grown men and women in positions of power in the u.s. government showing themselves as idiots."

- johnny depp

french connection ribbon dress

hkd999

getting your party wardrobe ready for this year's round of christmas cocktails? french connection has this fabulous hervé léger-inspired knit number in electric blue (also available in black) for under hkd1,000. and great quality too. hurry while stocks last - S is already out.

the skirts have it

"these beads are just a little too plastic. we don't do anything that is at least glass."

- scott tepper

balmain fw09

get your forever21 jezebel beaded skirt for usd27.80 now!!

last season's balmain

"reporter: i like that. what's your name?

[pointing tape recorder at phoebe]

phoebe: phoebe. that's 'p' as in 'phoebe', 'h' as in 'hoebe', 'o' as in 'oebe', 'e' as in 'ebe', 'b' as in 'bebe' and 'e' as in 'ello there mate.'"

- friends

theoutnet's balmain sale (up to 60% off)

paris hilton at the wsted space rock lounge in las vegas

balmain fw09

last season's leftovers vs this season's high street. hmm. just because paris can afford the original, doesn't mean she can't rock the usd179 version. you know what to do.

katie grew up

"this season's grunge is all about being creative about how you put your look together, and not necessarily spending a fortune. it's about being a little bit surprising and very creative. i love the glamour of adding some vintage to my look, and have done for years, as it keeps things original."

- kate moss on her fw09 collection for topshop

kate moss's fw09 collection for topshop launches tomorrow. the styles seem to have grown up: scallop-edged tea dresses have been forgone for strapless cocktail numbers and 80's oversized faux fur. the look is very "biker girl meets her banker boyfriend for happy hour" with lbds being studded and sweaters receiving the sequin and chain treatment. for delicately laddered tights, use a quick-unpick or the needle end of a safety pin and carefully undo the weave at the top, running your finger all the way down the leg for a straight run. lightly dab some clear nail polish at the beginning and end so the tear does not continue more than you'd like it to.

rodarte for tar-jeh

"apparently the rodarte girls watched midnight cowboy this afternoon to calm their nerves...."

- the moment shares how kate and laura mulleavy prepped themselves for the cfda awards, which saw them win womenswear designer of the year 2009

emma watson in rodarte

kate bosworth in rodarte

kiera knightly in rodarte

sisters kate and laura mulleavy are bringing their ethereal sensibility to the shelves of target this fall as part of go international's series of limited collections. the 55 piece rodarte line will go on sale 20 december and be in store for 45 days with price points ranging from usd9.99 for a pair of knee-highs to usd79.99 for a leopard print jacket and will include "a variety of great holiday dresses," said joshua thomas, a target spokesman. "it’s very feminine, yet very modern. the collection incorporates a rich mix of patterns and fabrications and everything from sequins and bows to faux fur. the key with rodarte is layering." images to be released in november. a high street version blessed by the original designer!! we can't wait. all photographs care of instyle.

not exactly the look we were going for....

"success is dangerous. one begins to copy oneself, and to copy oneself is more dangerous than to copy others. it leads to sterility."

- pablo picasso

alice + olivia shrunken military jacket

usd440 at singer22

alice + olivia beaded collar zebra stripe blazer

usd495 at nordstrom

dear, oh dear....

zara-licious

"the customer is the centre of our particular business model, which integrates design, manufacturing, distribution and sales through a wide network consisting of our own stores."

- zara website

check out zara's latest drop!! luv the shoulders, draping and thigh high boots. remember the balmain-alike sandals? bidding hasn't stopped yet!! you've been warned. get to a store near you, like, yesterday:

- ifc mall, central

- pacific place, admiralty

- times square, causeway bay

- harbour city, tsim sha tsui

- 1 austin road west, tsim sha tsui

- new town plaza, shatin

balmain mania

"i'm no model lady. a model's just an imitation of the real thing."

- mae west

kate moss in balmain fw09

george at asda "star trek" mini dress

67% viscose, 29% metal-effect fibre, 4% elastane; made in england

gbp16

balmain ss09 runway look #4

topshop studded tube dress by rare

sweetheart neckline, all-over criss-cross stud detail; machine washable

usd138

selita ebanks in balmain ss09

bebe sequin striped dress

square neck, padded shoulders, exposed back zipper; dry clean only

usd149

the real thing goes for thousands of pounds. the high street version definitely won't feel like couture but you will be able to afford the bangles, clutch and sparkly sandals aswell. with so many easily accessible copy-cats out there, leave the real mccoy to the celebs.. or diy!! at least until the markets improve.

oh, mighty mango!!

"i definitely believe in plastic surgery. i don't want to be an old hag. there's no fun in that."

- scarlett johansson

here are the newly-released images from scarjo's stint as the face of mango's fw09 campaign, shot by mario sorrenti. SO HOT. i want EVERYTHING.

work with me now

"you'll take what I give you and you'll like it. we're doing this dolce for you. and shoes. jimmy choo's. manolo blahnik. nancy gonzalez. love that. okay, narciso rodriguez. this we LOVE. uh, it might fit. it might."

- nigel to andy in the devil wears prada

brace yourselves, ladies. it's jimmy choo's turn to crossover with h&m. do your christmas shopping early this 14 november (don't worry - it's a saturday) and get in line not only for some sexy strappy sandals but also a collection of women's rtw to match and even men's footwear, handbags and assorted accessories. nice!! i wonder what the fit will be like? i've tried zara and they make a surprisingly sturdy and well-finished shoe. can't wait for a fit and feel. all photographs care of h&m.