... talk about your coveted, super-luxe high fashion statement pieces - WOWZA!

  Talk about your super high-end, super coveted high fashion statement pieces that we'll be lusting after all season long (and beyond!)... can I just say that this is luxury at it's finest (with a vintage twist, to boot!), and it just doesn't get much better than this! Roberto Cavalli black silk evening blouse (Mytheresa.com - $601); Ted Lapidus vintage sunglasses (Luisaviaroma.com - $582); Golden Goose fox vest (La Garconne - $2,394); Hermes black crocodile birkin (Bagborroworsteel.com - $4,800/month); Balmain Swarovski-embellished wool pants (Net-a-Porter - $3,442); Gianni Barbato skull heel low boots (Luisaviaroma.com - $1,723); 5ct pink tourmaline ring with diamonds (Resale-Riches.com - $1,200); 1980's diamond and cabochon ruby peacock earrings (Frank Pollak & Sons - $3,500);  

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BDG Sude Studded Boot, $48, urbanoufitters.com I bought these in black, and LOVE LOVE LOVE them! All the colors are cool, and they're only $48 now!!! Blondee boot, $99.95, stevemadden.com FAB FINDING FOR LESS: While we are surrounded in an eighties flashback from most designers, Miuccia Prada has pulled through with something so revolutionary.

Vogue Paris September 2009: Gloria

  Model: Lara Stone. Photographed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott. Styled by Carine Roitfeld.

What I Wear!

It's really not fair for me to post endlessly about fashion when you don't have a clue as to what my personal style is, and what I wear on a daily basis. Rest assured, though: I practice what I preach.  I've decided to spend some time today logging in lookbook looks so you can see what I wear...check for updates in the group High Fashion or on my profile to check it out...

Christopher Kane for Topshop (OMG!!!)

The collection, which we've been teased about soo many times is finally here, and it's easy to see why it's been so acclaimed already. It's 39 peices, with bags and shoes, and prices range from $60-310. SEE THE PICS HERE!!!: http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/08/topshop_2.html

JPG to Resign From Hermes?

FWD has reported that Jean Paul Gualtier is resigning from his position as the creative director at Hermes, with his spring 2010 collection for the label, which will be shown in October, as his last. There has been no conformation from anyone at Hermes, and no reason for resignation has been mentioned. Gualtier started at Hermes in 2003, replacing Martin Margiela.

The September Issue Premiere!

The premiere of The September Issue, which opens nationwide September 11, was held in absoloute true Vogue style, thanks to Anna Wintour's hostin. Arrivals were supposed to start sometime around 7, but Anna, along with her September 2007 cover girl Sienna Miller showed up promptly at 6:45. The night was clearly all about Anna, though many people conclude that Grace Coddington is the real star- both Grace and Andre Leon Tally were avoiding being photographed on the red carpet, but Grace did say this about her portrayal in the film: " I hate to say it, but true to life!

V's "World of Women/Supreme"

Paul Rowland shot 19 girls for a supplement to V61, which will be sold with the issue later this month. The 19 extra covers feature models Alana Zimmer, Alla Kostromicheva, Behati Prinsloo, Christina Kruse, Daiane Conterato, Darya Kurovska, Georgina Stojiljkovic, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Hannelore Knuts, Iris Strubegger, Isabeli Fontana, Meghan Collison, Mina Cvetkovic, Natasa Vojnovic, Ranya Mordanova, Rose Cordero, Suvi Koponen, Valentina Zelyaeva, and Yulia Kharlapanova. Here are some of my favorites, and a video from the shoot!

Anna Wintour Will Ad-Lib Letterman

Anna Wintour may be infamous for the rehearsed, perfect appearance- we all know how she values her image- but her appearance on David Letterman on the 24th to promote The September Issue, reportedly won't be rehearsed. Instead, a spokesperson said that she's "going to ad-lib". In honor of the film's premiere yesterday, two more clips have been released- one showing Sienna Miller wearing a wig at the cover shoot after they criticize the condition of her hair, and another showing creative director Grace Coddingtion dressing a model, and talking about how she's one of the only editors who does it.

Katie Grand Speaks Out

The editor-in-cheif of Conde's newest, super-cool fashion magazine LOVE on her aspirations, how LOVE is different than Vogue, and breaking tradition: “I’m really practical,” she told the Times UK. “I go to the gym most mornings and I walk everywhere, so that’s why I wear flat shoes and no make-up. It’s not vanity; it’s laziness.