Coming in as what has been labeled the “Stenciled” series, these new highs and lows from Lavnin both feature multi-texture uppers with suede toes and vamp rubber soles. Now available at Barney’s.

Take the jump for a closer look at the Lanvin Spring/Summer 2010 Stenciled Sneakers.

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We have so many questions inspired by the Elle editor-in-chief’s article in the current issue that we needed to turn this into a quiz. A quiz with possibly no right answers.

1)Can we ever watch the Facts of Life again?

A) No.
B) Yes, but only because of that episode where the overweight girl loses her virginity. That’s a good episode.

2) Why was Anne Slowey talking about her vagina for an entire article that is ostensibly about short hemlines?

A) Anne Slowey needs to let us know that the flap on her childhood swimsuit seemed superfluous because “by that time, every kid in the neighborhood had already whiled away many an hour exposing his or her private parts during spirited games of doctor, house, or a muddled version of truth or dare.”
B) Anne Slowey lets us know “I remember the night when my club going pal Denise suggested that the only way to wear a lycra mini and get a smooth line was to eschew underwear altogether… So off came the panties and out into the night we went” because this is information we will use on a daily basis.
C) Anne Slowey wants you to know that she’s “all for nudity and working a look… but you cross the line between tasteful and trashy with a VBC (visible butt cheek) or VLF (visible labia fold)” so please stop it with all your visible labia folds.

3)  During those “muddled games of truth or dare” did the exposing of vaginas fall into the “truth” or “dare” category?

A) Truth
B) Dare

4) What was Anne Slowey’s first job that her boss was tossing around names for vaginas?

A) Unprofessional Gynecologist
B) Sex worker

5) When Anne Slowey says “strippers know enough not to pony up the unadorned pudenda” how does she know this?

A) 4B
B) Strippers are not “sex workers”. They are performers.
C) Is she talking about vajazzling?

6) Anne Slowey remarks on a Gossip Girl watching audience who are as likely to “turn up at the office in underwear as I once did at clubs without it.” Then she says “I remember one day last summer when one of our interns reported for work in a polka dot teddy. Heads turned… but I took her side.” Seriously, where the fuck is Anne Slowey working?

A) Hard times in the magazine industry have forced her to take a side job at Victoria’s Secret.
B) Victoria’s Secret would probably not allow you to show up to work wearing a teddy.
C) Seriously, 4B

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Mors Footwear previews another selection of sneakers from their FW 2010 campaign. In this installment, the young sneaker label tweaks a couple of classic running silos with hiking elements and Arctic Elk suede and leather uppers (sourced from the North of Finland). As with all Mors releases, these are handcrafted in Portugal.

More looks at the Mors Footwear Fall/Winter 2010 Arctic Elk Running Sneakers after the click.

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Manolo answers, it is the Mo’Nique!

Congratulations to the Manolo’s internet friend, BetsyPHD, for being the first to correctly identify this week’s Oscar-winning personage of note.

I’m pretty loyal to Laura Mercier’s Oil-Free Foundation for pics and video, but when I read about the “advanced makeup technology” in Senna Cosmetic’s HDExtreme Makeup Foundation ($45), I couldn’t resist the urge to give it a try (in the name of makeup science, you understand).

Senna’s an indie line from So Cal, and the “HD light diffusing pigments” in their new foundation are supposed to help it reflect light. It’s a different approach to foundation than merely covering redness and discoloration with (often) heavy, opaque pigments.

The product comes in five basic shades — Fair, Light, Medium, Honey and Tan — and an illuminating golden pink called Backlit, which is technically also a foundation, but I think of it as a highlighter.

LM’s Oil Free looks fantastic in pics, but like many full-coverage foundations I think it’s sometimes a little too heavy and mask-like for everyday wear. Senna’s HDExtreme, on the other hand, hides imperfections while keeping a low (almost undetectable) profile. My pores feel like they can actually breathe when I’m wearing it, which isn’t always the case with Laura’s foundation, with a thin layer offering complete, lightweight coverage that artfully hides red areas around my nose, as well as acne marks and discolorations.

So does that mean I’m sold on Senna?
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Following the Ourasi high top, up start sneaker brand Ateliers Arthur offers a look into three different lower cut styles from their debut collection. Up top is the Optimus, in full-grain nappa leather with patent leather toe cap options. Second in line is the Padre, in full-grain nappa leather with some casual, nautical influences. Last but not least is the Monk, a mid-cut silo featured in pigskin suede with a full-grain nappa leather velcro strap. Look for these come Fall 2010.

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Score another win for Martin Margiela and his paint splattered “Replica” German army sneakers. In the latest iteration, MMM hits a laceless version of the trainer with “some methodically aimless strokes of matte paint” for Barney’s New York. Sure you could do this yourself. But you didn’t. (GQ)

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Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler's movie, The Bounty Hunter, comes out March 19. While the thought of seeing Jen and Gerry steaming it up on screen - and in W magazine! - is exciting, I'm more so crushing on Jen's mainstay Salvatore Ferragamo Sofia bag ($1,890). If a purse were compared to a mullet - business in front, party in back - this bag would be it. How so? The structured flap-front makes it appropriate for business settings, while the long shoulder strap and less-structured back, seen here, make it perfect for going out . . . and sexy escapades.

I've said it before, I'll say it again: Proenza Schouler's Spring collection kicks ass. I dream of a Spring filled with tie-dye, aquatic hues, and chic surfwear. Unfortunately for me, my wallet isn't as sophisticated as my taste. But there's hope; a Fab reader tipped us off to a Proenza-esque piece from Target, similar in print to this top, that will look amazing come sunny days.

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These Xhilaration Tie Dye Print Board Swim Bottoms ($15) look like a sporty extension of Proenza Schouler's Spring line, no? So as not to be too matchy matchy, I'd pair it with a solid print top, maybe gray or white, and a sharp black blazer for polish. Surf, here I come.

In New York last month, Marc Jacobs broke the unwritten rules of the runway and chose a handful of real women to model his fall 2010 looks. Today in Paris, where he showed his collection for Louis Vuitton, the designer went in the opposite direction, casting models of the “super” variety. Laetitia Casta opened the show, while model icon Elle Macpherson ended it. In between, Bar Rafaeli, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Adriana Lima walked the circular runway wearing silhouettes that highlight their womanly curves (hips and all). Cleavage was on full display thanks to Marilyn Monroe-esque corset dresses with full swinging skirts. I loved seeing curvier models on the catwalk. Do you agree?

—Violet Moon Gaynor   

Left to right: Supermodels Laetitia Casta, Bar Rafaeli, Adriana Lima, and Elle Macpherson on the runway today at Louis Vuitton

 
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Heya, bronze (and not-so-bronze) goddesses. After several days of near-freezing temps, it’s a balmy 58 degrees here in Northern California today, YES!

Since I know it won’t last, I’m taking advantage of the freak warm weather front with a little summertime makeup.

Put your paws up for warm weather, ladies!

I’m totally J-WoWW-ing over Estee Lauder’s latest extraordinary creations for summer, the Bronze Goddess Liquid Eyeshadows ($17.50, available in four shades). We’re talking crazy intense colors (particularly for EL) here that are eye-catching enough to stop even the most hardened MAC girl in her tracks.
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Why do rompers exist? Seriously, did someone just decide “I am not competent enough to put on both shorts and a shirt” and had to stitch them all together? And don’t tell me, “a romper is great because it’s a coordinated outfit all in one!” So is a dress. So are pants a shirt that you took five minutes to coordinate – if you want your outfit to look like a romper, you can buy the pants and the shirt in the exact same fabric. Wait, that would look silly. Oh. Right.

But at least you’d be able to go to the restroom without peeling your entire body out of your garment. Wearing a romper is like being stuck in a one-piece swimsuit every time you go to the bathroom. But maybe they’ll make you looking amazing!

Except that they won’t. Most of the rompers I see (with the exception of ones being worn by stick thin models, and if you are a stick thin model, you can wear pretty much anything and look okay) aren’t making anyone’s figure look all that great. Which sort of makes sense – I imagine the designer has to imagine how the entirety of, say, a size 8 woman’s body looks, rather than just her top. Or her bottom. Sure, that’s sort of the case with a dress, too, but a slightly flowing skirt is going to give you some leeway. And, unfortunately, people are often say, a size 6 on top, a size 8 on the bottom.

The end result is that, unless your body is exactly the same size all the way through is that some portion of the romper does not fit properly. This is why every time one of your friends tries on a romper they say something to the effect of “it was cute, but the shorts were way too short. But I bought it anyway, because I make bad decisions.”  They don’t really say that about the bad decisions though, because somehow, they see it as being okay that one entire part of the outfit fits the wrong way. This does not happen when you buy a shirt and a pair of pants. If the pants don’t fit right, you don’t buy them. If the top doesn’t fit right, you don’t buy it. This is obvious buying-things logic.

But it’s not just that the fit on them always seems to be slightly off. I think the thing about them that makes me cringe most is that they’re a ridiculously infantilizing fashion statement. They basically say “I am still a playful little girl at heart, I just want to caper with you during playtime. Math is hard!” I think for me this sentiment gets reinforced by the frequency with which women who are supposed to appear childlike and unthreatening are thrust into jumpers – remember Chrissy from Three’s Company? That girl was always in a romper. With pigtails. Do you see Meryl Streep in a romper? No. You do not. Try to imagine Hillary Clinton in a Romper. Actually, don’t. It will make your head explode.

Oh, okay, fine, those women are not commonly accepted “style icons”. Audrey Hepburn. Audrey Hepburn would eat a plate full of tacks before wearing a romper. I hope. It is at least reassuringly difficult to imagine her wearing one. Unfortunately, I can picture Katherine Hepburn in one, but I’m willing to chalk that up to her loving pants and being thrust into one by a manager who thought it seemed more ladylike.

That’s why the only adjective that ever describes a romper is “cute.” No one ever calls it sleek. Or sophisticated. Well, I suppose some people do but those are either a) fashion writers picking adjectives out of a hat or b) idiots.  That’s because it almost never (an exception is made for Dita von Teese, because an exception is always made for Dita von Teese) looks like either of those things. Best case scenario, it has a sort of childlike appeal, worst case scenario, you look like trailer trash, and, by the way, your top is about to fall off.

You don’t need to look that saccharine, kitschy cute. You’re not a kindergartner.  You don’t need someone to pre-coordinate shorts and a shirt for you. Nor do you need to be going through an elaborate disrobing ritual every time you visit the restroom. You’re an adult. Dress like one.

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After wearing a great Michael Kors look to the Oscars on Sunday and landing the cover of Vogue this month, Tina Fey continued her fashion surge when she wore a floral dress to the Nineteenth Annual Bunny Hop hosted by Society of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center at FAO Schwarz in New York last night. She completed the bright spring look with opaque black tights and black pumps.

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Green Label Sound releases its first single of 2010 – “Sleep Paralysist” by Austin based synth-pop outfit Neon Indian. The track was recorded and produced in collaboration with Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear in Brooklyn at Taylor’s Terrible Studios.

Neon Indian will perform at Green Label Sound’s official SXSW showcase on Friday, March 19 at Club de Ville in Austin, TX. If you’re not able to attend, the entire SXSW show will be streamed live via Justin.tv/GreenLabelSound.

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I am in love. Valentino continues to make me a happy handbag fan. Yes, in the past, I’ve snubbed Valentino and thought that some bags were less than impressive. Today is not that kind of day. I am highly impressed with this Valentino Glam Tote. In fact, if I had some cash saved up, I would have bought it on the spot.

Before I get started, I must say, I really wish that Bergdorf Goodman would have larger images of products they carry available. However, luckily, they do have a zoom function. This zoom function has allowed me to fall in love with this bag. If it wasn’t for that function, I probably would have passed the bag by. But instead, I was able to look at the bag a bit closer and completely admire the exquisite and intricate bead work.

This tote is comprised of nude napa leather and has double top handles. With the tote being as large as it is, I do wonder if slightly larger handles would do the bag a bit more justice, but it wouldn’t be a deal breaker for me. I wasn’t really interested in the drawstring sides, but I can let that go too. See, this bag, it is just downright gorgeous. The stripes of mini-studs and crystals intertwine splendidly. And since some of the studs and crystals happen to be on the two-layer ruffles along the front of the bag, there is a bit of movement. I can picture myself carrying this bag as I walk through a restaurant and the the light being reflected off of the studs and crystals – amazing. It typical Valentino fashion, this bag doesn’t come cheap, but like I said earlier, if I had money saved up, this bag would be mine! Buy through Bergdorf Goodman for $2690.

Surprise! Yesterday's Chanel show was just as spendy as it looked. Some facts on that runway centerpiece, the greatest piece of ice since, well, maybe this:

1. It weighed 265 tons and stood 28 feet high.
2. It was imported from northern Sweden just for the show.
3. It was composed of snow and ice, a combination that is apparently called "snice" in Chanel Land. And you thought snowicane was bad!

4. The Grand Palais where the show took place was kept at four degrees below Celsius (about 28 Fahrenheit) to keep the ice piece — possibly attendees — from melting.
5. The 'berg was carved by 35 ice sculptors from around the world in six days.

But all the extravagance is the perfect mirror to the collection, which WWD reminds us "doesn't come cheap," even though Karl only used faux fur. Exorbitance is of little concern to Chanel. Last year's sales were reportedly the best in the label's history.

Chanel RTW Fall 2010 [WWD]
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At first glance you would think makeup artist Sierra Luella is heavily influenced by the eighties. Not so! "I don't know too much about the eighties. I wasn't born till the nineties." The rainbow polo, the jean jacket, the neon Lego pin, and the poofy, sponge-curled hair are a look of her own creation. The St. Louis native came to New York because she was tired of being stared at, so it’s no surprise that she assimilates well into the city. “I’m here, I’m comfortable. I’m lovin’ it.” So spunky! Watch the Video Look Book to see her favorite Goodwill purchase.

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For those that were waiting for posts on Barcelona, my apologies got stuck catching up when I got back. This is for the readers that have been asking me to post more about my trip, here ya go!

On day 4, 02.24.2010, of my trip, I was invited to visit Mango’s Design Center at their Headquarters. I was pretty excited about visiting but thought it would be like any other retail corporate office- I was wrong! When I first got there it looked like a warehouse outside and looked pretty plain but when I stepped foot inside, wow it was like an art gallery. The owner is a big art collector and nearly all the walls in the hallway were covered with large pieces of amazing art and the best thing is there’s always new ones swapped every so often to keep the designer’s inspirations going. Definitely not a dull place to work in, great design, lots of sunlight and lots of space. The cafeteria also has an outdoor patio for employees to relax and not feel like they’re trapped in an office environment, pretty chill. I wouldn’t mind working there, amazing! Thanks for the tour!

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We’re experiencing a bit of a heat wave in New York, so the floral-lined walls, pots of fabric flowers–and a green grass garden filled with dresses, shirts and kid’s clothes instead of tulips–were a welcome sight. As was the gigantic teapot, a nod to Liberty’s English heritage. I missed Naomi Watts, hired to open the store, but I did take advantage of the fresh fruit and coffee passed around.

As for the product? It’s good. Really, really good.

I’m not too into floral maxi dresses–which were abound–but I did pick up some nice lounge wear ($16.99 for bras) and a ton of boxers ($5.99 a pair) for my boyfriend. The kids clothes were incredible: Smocked rompers for girls and shorts for boys printed with tiny cars. And the housewares? Wow! I found plates, serving platters, and pillows in plenty of richly-colored floral prints. There was even an adorable umbrella with matching wellies. But the best bit–in my opinion–was the bike (it’s $199). I might actually buy one.

Yet here’s what’s more important: The fabric quality isn’t too bad. The difficult with Liberty of London is that the fabric is pretty expensive. Usually upward of $50 a yard at retail, sometimes quite a bit more. That’s why, before this, mid-priced brands like Steven Alan, APC–and even J.Crew–were more likely to use it in clothing.

But because Target buys in bulk–and Liberty is on a collaboration spree–things are affordable. (I did put in a call to Target’s press department to make sure the fabrics are actually from Liberty’s own mill. There’s a chance that the retailer licensed the prints for a certain period of time instead of buying the actually fabric, which would probably cost a lot less. I’ll let you know either way. UPDATE: Yes, these are Liberty prints on non-Liberty fabric, which explains the low prices.)

Regardless, it looks good. Because most of the clothing is cotton, there isn’t an obvious cheapness factor. While I haven’t had horrible luck with Target collabs in the past, it’s well-known that they aren’t always as stunning as they appear in the look book. This time around, you’ll be happy you sought it out.

The pop-up is open today until 8pm and March 11-March 13 from 9am to 8pm. But for those outside of New York, don’t fret: The full collection arrives in select stores nationwide this Sunday, March 14.

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“From his early days as an amateur from Northern California, to his rise as one of skateboarding’s most original and inspirational professionals, one thing has always been clear about Omar Salazar: the energy he brings with his raw and creative style of skating is truly one of a kind. After years of mind-bending video parts and magazine coverage, Nike SB is proud to announce the release of Omar Salazar’s first pro model shoe, the Zoom Omar Salazar SB.” (HUF)

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