coco cocoon ::

Chanel has released images of the ad campaign for the Coco Cocoon bag collection, shot by Karl himself.

the puffy, reversible collection is 10 steps away from the iconic Chanel bags, but I think that Karl really paired the bags well with Lily Allen and her style.

: conclusion? love.

via fabsugar.

sky high ::

Charlotte Olympia's sky high heels, hand crafted in Italy, are sold at Net-a-Porter, Dover Street Market and Harvey Nichols.

image via condenast.

:: these covetable items have been a focus piece on JakandJill, as seen below on model Eniko Mihalik.

some styles that make me especially happy ::

* posted especially for V

book it ::

WhoWhatWear, according to fashionista. will be releasing their much anticipated book. internet fashionistas rejoice :: you will now be able to touch, flip and bookmark your favorite style's with the sites physical manifestation in your own hands.

i. can't. wait.

see ::

Martin Margiela sunglasses available at Colette. never ceases to surprise.

anna ::

The September Issue, scheduled to be released August 28th, ::eeek!

chronocling the production and release of Anna Wintour's September 2007 issue :: heavy. i have been waiting for this.

new ::

interview with Halston's newly appointed creative director Marios Schwab.

:: click here to read the business of fashion interview with the new london based designer as he begins his journey heading up the infamous fashion house.

ode to ::

Phoebe Philo.

having worked under Stella McCartney at Chloe in 97, Phoebe took the lead as creative director in 2001 when the designer started her own label.

::the fashion house went through serious changes over the years. as the first ever couture ready-to-wear fashion house (sensing a missing element in the market, creator Gaby Aghion coined the phrase pret-a-porter in the 1950s).

throughout the 60's/70's Karl Lagerfeld led the label and began attracting followers such as Jackie Kennedy and Brigitte Bardot and Grace Kelly.::

fast forward to 2001, Phoebe admittedly put the label back on the map, and in the eyes of stars, and in 2002 introduces a line of bags and small leather pieces::cue in the paddington, possibly the first it bag (absolutely one of my covetable items).

Phoebe left the house in 2006 citing needs to be with her family and soon was asked and then shortly after agreed to head up Celine in 2008.

:: keep your eyes on this woman...i can only imagine what she will bring to the table next.

perfect ::

the 23 year old Canadian designer Erin Kleinberg makes clothes i wish i could make and wear :: on a daily basis.

soft slouchy tops, perfect t's with a twist of elegance (check out her slouchy tank below with low back and chain detail. love.) and big chunky grandpa sweaters, and are cut from tencel fabric, made from wood pulp, a biodegradable fabric.

:: her fall 09 look book, check em out below or here, features theodora richards. enjoy.

find and buy her at holt renfrew stores and intermix online.

grown ::

Emma Watson for Burberry's F/W 2009 ad campaign shot by Mario Testino.

the nineteen year old looks years older in these shots...skilled photographer or make-up artist? or carefully placed baby male models?

via ny mag.

:: speaking of Testino, check out his new feature in V magazine here!

cover ::

W Magazine's cover of Bruce Willis and new wife Emma by photographer Steven Klein. The Honeymoon Hotel spread was above and beyond Bruce's norm, but i loved it none the less.

i am obsessed with this image.

Nina Ricci Fall 09 lace-up platform boots by the glorious Olivier Theyskens for his final collection for the fashion house.

style::

black bootie with ax heel, Rupert Sanderson for Karl Lagerfeld.

insane.