Barney's x Disney

Campaign Obsession > Barney's and Disney. And no, I don't mean the purple dinosaur. What I am talking about is all of your favorite Disney characters, Minnie, Goofy, Snow White and more, transformed into high fashion runway models to don staple pieces from F/W 2012 Collections carried at the famous retailer.

Titled Electric Holiday, Barney's is know for it's ellaborate creative campaigns and this year's is no different. Creative Director, Dennis Freedman, hit a few roadblocks along the way while meeting with Disney animators. For example, Minnie Mouse's 2'ft frame needed to be transformed into a 5'11 runway model to be able to wear her designer duds from Lanvin. Yes, Minnie Mouse will be in Lanvin, Snow White in Nina Ricci, Mickey Mouse in Balenciaga, Goofy in Balmain, Daisy Duck in Dolce & Gabbana, Princess Tiana in Proenza Schouler, and lastly (and possibly the most fantastic thing ever) Cruella will be dressed in Rick Owens. (Insert cackle of excitement here).

This will not just be a Holiday campaign. There will be a "moving art short" featuring a film and 3-D light show, along with Barney's revered window displays. There will also be a ton of merchandise, including Mickey Mouse ears designed by L'Wren Scott and Rag & Bone, as well as  Vinylmation characters from DVF and Paul Smith. Barney's will also donate 25% of the proceeds from Electric Holiday purchases to a still unnamed charity.

Let Disney and fashion fill your heart this season, and feel good doing it.

 

CR. My Style Icon

 

Style Icon > Model turned Stylist turned Fashion Writer turned Fashion Consultant turned Editor. Carine Roitfeld is a Style Icon that everyone who appreciates fashion can relate to and look upon for inspiration. Stepping down in 2011 as the Editor-in-Chief of French Vogue for the past decade, Carine has been preparing something that will mark a great and much anticipated return to the world of Fashion. (As if she had ever really left.) To be released next month, September 2012, will be: CR. Fashion Book,  Roitfeld's biannual magazine.Aptly titled, Roitfeld's initials will grace every cover and her impeccable parisian eye for sexy and daring style will be sure to grace every page, making CR a quick and favorited Fashion Publication that will be sure to last and dominate those of it's kind.

Pre-order your copy here.

Here's a preview of the making of CR. Fashion Book, EEK! Enjoy.

LDR In My H&M

Campaign Obsession > I woke up this morning to find some Lana Del Rey in my H&M Fall/Winter Collection. Named as the face of the upcoming 2012 collection as well as set to appear in the winter campaigns, Lana seems to be everywhere. As you know Lana also appeared in the August Vogue Italia and I just happened to bump into her yesterday morning in West Hollywood while hunting for some vintage finds at the always entertaining Fairfax Trading Post.

I haven't decided my stance on LDR as of yet but my mind is made up as far as H&M is concerned. She looks fabulous. Their collection has a Bridget Bardot 50's housewife feel with the floral motif petal pushers and pink angora blend sweaters, the oversize cross stitch and tweed jackets. With Lana's porcelain skin, talon fingernails and striking red hair done to perfection, the collection brings old ideas to a beautiful light and Lana shines.

Weird Science

Fashion Obsession > Nasty Gal's creator, Sophia Amoruso, really should have thought about her devoted 'gals' before she came up with this idea. You can kiss my paycheck goodbye, I will literally be the woman who lived in her shoes. Because on August 27th, Nasty Gal releases their first collection for Fall 2012.

When I first heard Amoruso was doing a collection I thought the pieces would end up being a more expensive version of the items they sell now. But I am thoroughly impressed and ecstatic over the detailed and standout pieces Nasty Gal has created. Yes, you will see the bralettes and the fringe hot shorts, but you will also see 80's inspired cocktail dresses with sharp shapes and boning. Plunging necklines and bold colors. Fantastic feathers and curve revealing fits. Everything and more you could ask for, and things you have only dreamed of. The collection is only uplifted by Terry Richardson shooting the collection, styled by Sophia herself with nothing but a backdrop and a few vintage computers. Oh, and how could I forget, the girls are wearing shoes from the Nasty Gal x Jeffrey Campbell Collab.

There is absolutely nothing missing in this collection except its placement in my closet.

View and shop the entire collection here, availble August 27.

It's Actually Hurting My Heart That I Don't Own this

Wish List > Not much to say about this beautiful piece, for Love & Lemons has brought me to my knees. Available at the forever amazing Nasty Gal, this is one of those pieces that makes my heart hurt. I know if I let this piece go I will never forgive myself, and when I see some little twit who doesnt appreciate it, flaunting it at Coachella '13 I'll kick myself. Yes this little bandeau might be $108, and the skirt $188, but these pieces can be worn together and apart and on the right girl, will stop anyone in their tracks. Including me. Jaw drop. Wallet empty.

Unbreak my heart and get in my closet.

Terry Richardson for Pour La Victoire

Campaign Obsession > He is no stranger to shooting gorgeous women in heels but they are indeed strangers to the ad game. Pour La Victoire, the amazing shoe line that has brought beautiful stilettos to women everywhere, made a very smart decision tapping Terry Richardson for their very first ad campaign.

Shot in a private UES club, Richardson photographs the beautiful Jessica Hart donning PLV's resort and holiday lines. As always, he is able to achieve the ultimate sultry and feminine shots with his model, making the brands campaign virginity non existent in the very best way.

The Search Ends at Sandro

Wish List > I have been craving a pair of kick ass sneakers for quite a while. And although chucks are a perfectly classic sneaker. I've been searching for something different. Something with a little more 'kick'.

Meet the Albatorock. These magical little shoes hail from the Parisian designer Sandro, in the Fall/Winter 2012 Collection. Also available in a black patent, these beige suede leather beauties are the ones I have my eyes on. Decorated with little silver studs across the top giving it the perfect street chic style, while staying true and sporty with its wide set laces, Sandro has checked every detail off my list of sneaker attributes. And for $300 a shoe they better.

Yes, these can be yours for $600 right Here. And remember the black are totally cuter. No. Not really. But stay away from my beige.