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Blake Lively, who's generating buzz for her role in The Town, looks gorgeous on the cover of Marie Claire UK. (Popsugar)




Turns out weaving in traffic won't help you get to your destination any quicker than staying in one lane. (LAist)



Head over to the new Bloomingdales at Santa Monica Place because the new Vena Cava line for Aqua is out. (Fabsugar)



Lanvin will be creating a lipstick for their H&M collaboration. Word is it will be a sexy red hue. (Lipstick Diaries)



Drew Barrymore's style has seriously evolved. (Stylelist)

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Ksubi is now designing glasses. Four-eyes, rejoice! (Fashionista)



Lady Gaga wears a meat bikini in Vogue Hommes Japan. (Styleite)



Vena Cava and Tenoversix are collaborating on a shoe collection, debuting at the Vena Cava show this Thursday. (Viva Vena Cava)



If you're still not over Where the Wild Things Are frippery, here is a fuzzy wolf ear headband to satiate you. (Kingdom of Style)



Bunny fashion plate Fifi Lapin ran a competition to style her for her upcoming book. The finalists, revealed after the click-through! (Fifi Lapin)

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Who's feeling literary? Marc Jacob's bookstore, Book Marc, is finally open. (Grazia)



Kim Clijsters is not exactly part of the Jersey Shore, but she's 'part Jersey Girl.' (New York Times)



Speaking of tennis, it looks like tennis isn't always the most civilized of sports. Check out this video of a crazy brawl at the US Open. Too bad Roddick wasn't there to regulate. (Huffington Post)



Stealing buses in NYC is apparently really, really easy. (Gothamist)



Liv Tyler was out in NYC with a regulation hottie. Manny? Boyfriend? We don't know, but we likey. (Daily Mail)

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Sportsgirl Teams Up with Australian It-Designer Konstantina Mittas

MELBOURNE–Sportsgirl, the darling of the Australian high street, has teamed up with yet another amazing Aussie talent as part of their ongoing “Sportsgirls Like” campaign. This time round the designer is Konstantina Mittas, famous for her fierce tailoring and avant-garde designs. For her Sportsgirl debut, Mittas has produced a stunning selection of seven very feminine pieces just in time for Australia’s spring.

Dubbed “Flight of the Stone Angel,” the collection takes Mittas’ signature theatrical tailoring and adds an ever so slight gothic-rock twist. Expect to see lots of black, white and a touch of baby pink, coupled with metallic finishes and exaggerated silhouettes.

The inspiration for the collection was the idea of a set of angelic stone statues being set free (and starting a rock band no less), which when you actually look at the pieces isn’t as crazy as it sounds.

“By alluding to the angelic figures set in stone, the collection plays homage to the romantic idea of coming alive and being set free”, says the designer. “The ‘stone angels’ would make a great girl band of aristocratic socialite rebels!”

The surprisingly easy-to-wear collection is available in store and online–shop.sportsgirl.com.au–from September 12. Expect to pay AUD $150 – $250 (USD $137 – $228) to snare yourself one of these very covetable pieces. And yes, they ship internationally.

September Mood Board

Here’s what’s inspiring us for September:

1. Dace lookbook

2. Zeynep Tosun’s show in Istanbul Fashion Week

3. Anouck Lepere wearing Jil Sander in Elle Belgium

4. Chloe AW10 ads

5. Rag & Bone AW10

6. Marc Jacobs AW06 hats

7. Take Ivy

8. tba Effie Pompom Dress

9. Alexander Wang Willow Frame Messenger

10. P.S. I Made This

11. Surface to Air Serra Kick Heels

12. Dior AW10 hair

13. a cute pug

14. Burberry AW10 shearling bomber

15. Miu Miu AW06 shoes

16. Abbey Lee

17. J. Crew Shearling Fatigue Jacket

18. Kristin McMenamy in Dazed & Confused

19. Moscot Ginger Frames in Moss

20. Filippa K look #16

21. Swedish Hasbeens Jodhpur

22. Berlin Street Style

23. Lara Stone in September US Vogue

24. Eniko Miahalik’s hair and Alexis Bittar earrings in Harper’s Bazaar 25. US September 2010

26. Frida Pinto’s T cover

27. When Harry Met Sally

28. Vintage Kate Moss spread in W

29. J. Crew Mongolian Lamb Purse

30. Kate Moss’ Vintage L’Oreal Audition

Happy Labor Day!

Happy labor day! We’ll be posting sporadically today, back full time tomorrow to prep for NYFW. Have a great day! xo, Fashionista

Ksubi Does Eyeglasses

MELBOURNE–These days, eyeglasses are as fashionable as sunglasses–maybe even more so. But for some of us, perfect vision gets in the way. Yet Ksubi’s new optical range makes us (almost) want to wear a pair sans-prescription.

The seven-style-strong collection is the latest addition to the growing book of tricks from the Bondi duo, and helps to dust off all those pesky “are-they/aren’t-they out of business?” rumors.

A new sunnies collection will be released alongside the optical collection–both will be available in Australia this month at Myer and David Jones and online at Generalpants.com.au, with prices ranging from AUD $289 – $329 (USD $265 – $300). Both ranges offer toughened up yet quirky retro shapes and materials, and should come as a welcome addition to the usual bland optometrist fare.

The icing on the cake for the boys’ big comeback is of course the stunning look book and campaign, featuring our favorite model of the moment (and founder Dan Single’s current squeeze) Bambi Northwood-Blyth.

The apocalyptic farmer/pirate like shoot, complete with hessian bow ties and gas masks, shows just how far this pair has come. While the addition of a few cheeky loose ‘eyeballs’ throughout some of the shots makes it clear that the rats-down-the-runway spirit that Ksubi is known and loved for is still alive and well.

Kate McKibbin is the founder of Australian online publication Drop Dead Gorgeous Daily.

Exclusive Photos: Life is Good on the Dolce & Gabbana Yacht

Since today marks the end of summer, the end of vacation, and the dreaded return to work (no, really, we are excited about NYFW!), we thought we’d share these exclusive photos a source sent us of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana

frolicking on their yacht this summer.

They fashioned a bouncy castle type slide and attached it to their yacht, the Regina D’Italia, for the maximum yacht frolicking experience. You know, because being on a yacht off Italy isn’t glamorous or fun enough. We’ve already gone on about how envious we are of the Italian fashion elite and their fabulous vacations. Now we’re just a little greener.

Photos of Stefano Gabbana enjoying the ride after the jump.

Felipe Oliveira Baptista On His First Day at Lacoste

PARIS–Felipe Oliveira Baptista has been creative director of Lacoste since September 1, replacing Christophe Lemaire, who has gone off to Hermès.

After a soaring career, including winning the Hyères festival and ANDAM awards, Baptista is hardly a surprising choice for Lacoste. The designer oscillates between easy to wear, multi-referential pieces for his own brand, and a couture twist on the high street for his capsule collections with Uniqlo and Nike.

Fashionista caught him after work on Friday, and chatted to him in Frenglish about his first few days at Lacoste.

Fashionista: You have been at Lacoste for just days, how does it feel?

Baptista: It has been a lot of fun, a real thrill, but of course, I’ve had to meet so so so many people which is a lot of information to take in at once. Also, we’ve just moved to a beautiful new building in the 9th arrondissement, so it really feels like a fresh start.



What appealed to you about working for Lacoste?

This is an amazing challenge, for myself, for my own brand. I love the idea of working on several aspects of a brand, rethinking its global identity.

And why do you think Lacoste chose you? What appealed to them about your work?

There were actually six of us in competition, we all had to prepare a file on our vision for Lacoste. I brought in a variety of things, ranging from fashion, to interior design and architecture, which are in fact very close to the brand’s values. Also, I looked at their use of color, and suggested ways of mixing their trademark bright shades with other prints and layers.

It was said that Lacoste is trying to rejuvenate the brand and feminize it. What are your planning on doing to develop these aspects?

It’s not just about feminizing the brand, but expanding the clothes offered beyond their basic crocodile polo. I feel it’s an emergency for them to start building a real wardrobe from A-Z.

Can you reveal what we will be seeing at your first Lacoste show?

We haven’t started discussing the concrete style, but we are working on developing certain coherence between all their lines. The question of style comes with it, naturally.

You have worked for Christophe Lemaire before, and now have the same position he used to have. How does it feel?

It’s just funny! People say he recommended me but honestly, it’s just a nice coincidence.

And what are you preparing for your next collection for your own brand?

The collection will be called “Polymorphous.” It is hard to describe, it will be like a dialogue between different dichotomies, a puzzle of contradictory things. I can’t summarize it in three words…just come to the show!

Sneak Peek: Carlos Campos Men’s Spring 2011

There are those guests at a party who need everyone to know who, where and how they are at all times; they are loud and brash, and annoying in anything but the smallest doses. And then there are those who don’t need to make a racket, who are interesting or beautiful, or both, and can simply let the party come to them. If collections are party guests, Carlos Campos’s Spring/Summer 2011 would be the latter, and if I couldn’t talk to him all night, I’d just be happy to sit back and watch others do so.

Campos has effectively synthesized light knits and cottons with the sophistication and refinement we’ve come to expect from the 39-year old Honduran-American.

While he’s previously described the man who wears his clothes as “a clean rock star,” for next spring, he’s envisioned a young man traveling through Europe, “backpacking, but in a chic way.” No word whether he’s traveling with his axe, but Campos’s more fitted looks have given way to a more relaxed look, like his white 100% prima cotton pants, which give the legs some breathing room without descending into the realm of the too-casual.

He’s got some cool jackets, like a navy trench, where he’s forgone a full lining for seam binding, adding to its levity. There’s also a navy blazer inspired by a pea coat, so refreshing and cool you might not even notice the slight asymmetry of the lapels.

For shirts he’s sticking with plaids, like many of his compatriots, but with less dedication than others I’ve seen. Using Italian fabrics and Honduran assemblers, Campos insists on 22 stitches per square inch (most shirts have 14-16), and refuses to use any glue in his products. “These will look even better after you wash them,” he promises. But his real triumph here is in the plaid’s subtlety; there’s nothing garish and the details—French seams as well as gussets at the bottom—show innovation, without making a big deal out if it.

And there’s shoes, too! For the first time, Campos designed footwear. and the result is consistent with the achievements above. He’s fabricated a canvas oxford (in my mind it’s an oxford-meets-espadrille), with smooth leather interiors in 7 of the 12 muted colors he’s chosen for the collection.

The whole thing is a quiet triumph.

If I can go back to my original metaphor, I left the party smiling, and looking forward to the next time we’d meet again.

Pre-Fashion Week Mad-Libs: Graeme Armour

Graeme Armour designs sleek, futuristic clothes in mostly all black. The Central St. Martin’s grad hails from the UK but shows in New York. Sometimes, like when he runs into lamps, he forgets that.

Asian-Americans gain ground, Homeware extensions, Posh’s fashion ambition, Life with Donna, Betsy’s new owner?

CFDA Winner Jason Wu | Source: Jason Wu

Asian-Americans Climb Fashion Industry Ladder (NY Times)

“It was the first time that all three prizes given by the [CFDA] were awarded to designers who are Asian-American. That same night, the fashion council announced three scholarships, each for $25,000, won by student designers of Asian heritage.”

Fashion brands are turning to the lucrative homewares market (Independent)

“The trendy Swedish denim company Acne is having a go, as is the avant-garde designer Martin Margiela. Diane von Furstenberg will be launching a homeware line in 2011; Diesel started one last year, and is now moving into lighting.”

Victoria Beckham: Is She for Real? (NY Times)

“Her sinuously curvy cocktail dresses… are showcased in stores alongside luxury labels like Narciso Rodriguez and Vera Wang. ‘Don’t underestimate her,’ said Anna Wintour.”

A morning in the life of Donna Karan (National Post)

“Twenty-five years ago, Donna Karan made her first Canadian personal appearance at Holt Renfrew’s Toronto flagship store to launch her ready-to-wear label. The New York fashion designer recently returned to mark the occasion.”

Steve Madden Might End Up Owning Betsey Johnson in 2012 (The Cut)

“Madden already holds a license for handbags, small leather goods, belts and umbrellas under the Betsey Johnson and Betseyville trademarks. The collateral for the loan includes the company’s intellectual property.”

Piperlime Contest Tests Your Virtual Styling Skills

Piperlime's Style It Your Way feature lets users create custom head-to-toe looks.

We love experimenting with new wardrobe combinations on Polyvore and Couturious (these sites being a close second to VIVmag’s Mix & Match column, of course!), so we were thrilled to hear we can now put our virtual styling skills to the test with Piperlime’s Style It Your Way contest.

The popular online shopping site, founded by Gap, teamed up with Couturious to create an interactive dressing room, allowing customers to style one of four models in their favorite pieces before making a purchase.

To try out the new feature, go to piperlime.gap.com and select “Style It Your Way” from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. Click on “Start Styling” and you’ll be presented with one of four models sporting different color hair (blonde, red, brown, black). Choose your model and, if you prefer, customize the background. Then let the fashion fun begin: Dress your virtual paper doll using clothing, shoes, accessories and outerwear by the likes of Kenneth Cole, Nanette Lepore, Rebecca Taylor and Vince. Switching out pieces from Piperlime’s inventory requires no more than a few clicks, making this a fast and efficient way to try out fall trends, from military-inspired pieces to over-the-knee boots.

Once you finalize your picks, you can upload your finished outfit to Piperlime’s gallery, where users are encouraged to vote on their favorite head-to-toe looks. You can shore up more votes by sharing your creation via Facebook and Twitter — not a bad idea considering that the top 10 most-popular entries through Sept. 6 are eligible to win a $500 Piperlime gift certificate!

We like checking out the combos in the gallery; it’s especially interesting to see what other people pair with our favorite pieces. Do you consult virtual styling sites before you shop?

The Week Ahead: 10 Things To Do And See

1. I'm Still Here—Casey Affleck is debuting his directorial chops in this documentary film on mysterious actor Joaquin Phoenix's foray into the world of rap—an unlikely transition that we're so curious to see! (Everywhere)



2. LA Times Food and Wine Festival
—To all you foodies on the West Coast, be sure to get a ticket for this all-day culinary extravaganza, which will even feature a concert by She & Him. (L.A.)



3. Levi's x Opening Ceremony 2nd collection
—Keep an eye out for the 2nd collaboration from Levi's and Opening Ceremony, which elevates rough chic to a whole new level. (Everywhere)



4. John Waters @ Brooklyn Book Festival
—Don't miss out on this exclusive event with John Waters, where he will be discussing his new book Role Models, which chronicles the lives of several vivacious characters—both unheard of and famous. (NYC)



5. Big Boi Concert @ Brooklyn Bowl
—We'll be saying Hey Ya to Big Boi, when this rapper and member of hip hop duo OutKast puts on what's bound to be a killer show. (NYC)



6. U.S. Open Men's and Women's Singles Finals
—It's that time of year again to watch the world's best in tennis sweat, grunt, and battle it out for the winning title. (Everywhere)



7. New Interpol Album
—We've been waiting for what feels like forever to hear more original tunes from these New York-based rockers. Their latest album drops September 7. (Everywhere)



8. Howl! Festival
—Support your downtown artistic community and come check out this festival. With three jampacked days of poetry, music, and dance acts, you won't be hard-pressed to find creative inspiration. (NYC)



9. Fashion's Night Out
—You've been living under a rock if you haven't yet heard of this 2nd annual party, when hundreds of NYC retailers, designers, and fashion fans will be hosting events to support the fashion industry. (Everywhere)



10. Fashion Week—And how could we not end this list with the event of the month? We're ecstatic to see what some of our favorite designers forecast for the spring, and we are equally eager to see collections from the new emerging designers. (NYC)"