Alice meet Tim Binns...

Oh my I am in love! Tom Binns, the jewelry designer, has collaborated with Disney Couture to launch a jewelry collection inspired by the new Alice in Wonderland movie. The collection is due sometime in the springtime of 2010. Binns is the first in a series of top designers and brands who will partner with Disney on this unique project.

The limited edition Tom Binns for Walt Disney Signature will consist of six high fashion pieces, which will retail from $1,000 to $2,000 at luxury retailers and fine boutiques nationwide. A more affordable collection, dubbed Tom Binns for Disney Couture will include 35 pieces designed in collaboration with Lucas Design International will retail from $100- $500; it will be available at department stores and specialty boutiques.

More pics of the Sonia Rykiel Spring 2010 collection for H&M

Here are more pictures of items you will be able to grab at H&M soon for the Sonia Rykiel Spring 2010 collection. I am in love with the long grey tank top!!

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By Marc Johns

Tim Burton X Moleskine

This past November, MoMA opened a retrospective honoring the art of acclaimed director Tim Burton and to my dismay I have yet to attend but it is running until April 26th, so there is still hope!! To continue honoring the infamous director, Moleskine has created a custom 2010 weekly planner. The book features Tim Burton’s signature and the MoMA logo embossed on the cover along with a unique paperband featuring the names of several of Burton’s films.These titles are set atop images of one of Burton’s earliest characters, Vincent, the star of a 1982 short film created in collaboration with Rick Heinrichs.

Good Luck Natalie!!!

Spike Jonze

Spike Jonze premiered his new short film/robot love story titled “I’m Here” this past weekend at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. At the same time, the publishing house Nieves has released an accompanying 48 page book. You can purchase the first edition here.

Christian Siriano for Payless Shoes

I love Christian Sirano and I was so happy when he won Project Runway season 4. He is known for sending out insane shoes on the runway but now he has decided to do the same thing for his upcoming collection for Payless Shoes. The Spring 2010 collection is a more affordable version of what he sent out during his Spring 2010 runway show. The "claw" shoes are to hit stores in mid-march and will be priced under 100$CAN. Curious to see what they actually look like in real...

dont bite your nails..it may cost you!

Spreading through the blogosphere today is that information has been leaked that the new nail polish collection by American Apparel may contain hazardous materials and is quietly (well may be not anymore) being pulled off the rack. Jezebel reports that a concerned employee passed along this email:

"Hello,

Due to some quality issues with the glassware used in the American Apparel nail polish we are requesting all bottles be taken off the sales floor immediately. We are working closely with our vendor to improve the product, and will be shipping an improved polish within 5-10 days. Please remove the nail polish from the floor and store it in the back. We will let you know how to dispose of it on the Monday back stock conference call.

THE ABOVE IS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY ONLY. If customers inquire about the nail polish, please inform them that we are preparing our new stock and that they should check back soon. Also, let them know that we are launching 6 new colors for Spring! Give them a card to the store and encourage them to call and check if we've received our new shipment.

Your compliance is appreciated. Please contact me directly with any questions.

Thank you,

[Redacted]"

A little ironic since their main selling point is that the product is DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde free, three toxic chemicals often found in nail polish. Hmmmm.....

is it a book or a macbook..that is the question

The BookBook by the company Twelve South is by far one of the coolest cover cases I have seen to date. Made from genuine leather and an interior out of soft velvet, this case is perfect for your Macbook 13" or 15"".

Banksy: Exit Through the Gift Shop

The amazing Banksy is releasing a 85-minute featured film launching at Sundance. The movie, Exit Through the Gift Shop, will be out this spring..Now who is going to be my date?? Check out the trailer here.

American Apparel nail polish?? ...yes it is true!

American Apparel is now heading into the world of beauty with an 18 color collection of nail polish that are DBP, toluene and formaldehyde-free. The collection is suppose to capture the world of American Apparel in a bottle. Colors are named after their inspiration such as a minty green color called "The Office" which is the same color as a notepad used on the 7th floor of the company's head office and "Factory Grey" the actual shade of grey used to paint all floors of the company’s manufacturing operation. The nail lacquer is retailed at 6$US each and a pack of three is available for 15$US.

moved on...

This morning, it became official, the beloved Conan O'brien has called it quits with the network NBC. His last show will be tomorrow night, Friday January 22nd. It is not clear yet which network he will be moving on too (Fox seems to be the big contender) but he has time since he cannot work on any other airwave until September 1st of this year. Wherever you go Conan, I will watch.

Covet Spring/Summer 2010

Covet is one of my top favorite wearable brands out there right now and it takes up a lot of my wardrobe currently. The brand uses sustainable and organic fibers and is inspired by the environment and the natures of life. Here are my favorite pieces of the upcoming collection and you may see it in my closet very soon!

Dream Headphones

It has finally happened, the most famous amplifier company, Marshall, has collaborated with Zound Industries to produce their very own branded headphones! The outcome is a beautiful translation of the classic Marshall design onto a headphone.

wanted

in its simplicity

If you know me, you know that love and I are bitter rivals currently. However, this whimsical piece by artist Julia Chiang made me smile today.

Burberry for Colette

Once again, Colette gets a fabulous exclusive, this time with the high end fashion brand Burberry. They have created an exclusive collection of trench coats for the Parisian concept store. What makes me drool for these trench coats you ask? Well they each have a hidden treasure under the collar, small gold studded spikes covering the famous tartan print fabric. The trench coat will be available on February 22nd.

Hellz Bellz X Vans collaboration...

The exciting collaboration is launching two limited edition sneakers next month: The Hadley and the Sophie. Both shoes are a reflection of Hellz designer Lanie’s personal style: tomboy chic and edgy feminine.The shoes are pretty affordable: from 65$US to 85$US!!!

Beautiful yet healthy for you...

Luxirare has come up with a new way to look at healthy food bars. These nutritious bars are created in molds with an array of powder-form, natural ingredients in a rainbow color assortment to create the perfect pigment and they actually taste good! Willy Wonka watch out, you have competition!!

Louise Goldin X Top Shop Spring 2010

Louise Goldin is launching a Top Shop shoe collection for Spring 2010 and can I say I am in love with all these heels! The young british designers collection will be hitting the stores and the online website Feb. 5th! Mark your calendar!