The Godfather: Christian Louboutin

Barbie has a new man and it ain't Ken. Christian Louboutin has partnered with Mattel, for a multifaceted program under which the shoe designer will serve as a yearlong Godfather to Barbie, not just rethinking her fashion wardrobe and physical attributes, but also art directing her in different lifelike situations. Where is what WWD has to say about it

"The three dolls, packaged in Louboutin shoe boxes, each come with four pairs of Barbie-size Louboutin heels. In December, Mattel will unveil Louboutin’s jewel thief-themed Barbie; in February, it will add a safari-themed Barbie, and for May, Louboutin designed a Barbie that goes to the Cannes Film Festival. The $150 dolls will be sold through BarbieCollector.com and at Net-a-porter.com, which is Mattel’s exclusive partner for this project and will be selling dolls for the first time. In September, both sites also will offer a Christian Louboutin Barbie shoe collection of 12 pairs for $40 a set"

Below are a few of the promo pictures. So cute and adorable.

Item Of The Week: Rachel Rachel Roy Transfourmer Coat

$189.00

Oh, this is just too good for it's own good. One of my favorite designers Rachel Roy recently launched her secondary line to cater to the masses and yes, we are happy. For this weeks "Item of the Week" we have the Transfourmer Coat. This coat can be worn 4 ways, and in these times a girl can use a multi-purpose, multi-seasonal coat like this one. Click on the link below to purchase this coat and click on "watch now" to view the video. http://www.rachelroy.com/Transfourmer-Coat,-Ships-11/5/110005951,default,pd.html?cgid=110004702&itemNum=42

The Kardashian Girls To Design For Bebe

Soon you will be able to dress like the Kardashian girls without emptying your accounts. Here's what People had to say:

"The Kardashian sisters are known for their always on-trend, high fashion style, and now, you can dress just like them — without the star budget! Kim, Khloe and Kourtney are teaming up with Bebe to design a clothing line for spring. Kim took to her official website to announce the good news, writing “Kourtney, Khloe and I are designing for Bebe! This is honestly a dream come true! We have always loved fashion and have wanted to design for such a long time and now we finally are!” The Kardashian girls are long-time fans of the brand — Kim even counts Bebe denim as her favorite! We can’t wait to see what the girls come up with. Stay tuned for more details."

Victoria Beckham To Appear On Gossip Girl

The Mirror reported that Blake Lively and Victoria Beckham share a mutual love for each other, in a recent visit to Victoria's spring 2010 presentation Blake convinced Victoria to make a cameo on the show. We understand it was pitched for her to appear as Chuck's ( Ed Westwick) long-lost mother, but that was not a go, Posh would much rather play his ex-love interest.

First Look At Rodarte For Target

Hmmmm, Very Very interesting.

Very Chanel Inspired Jacket

$98.00

This is really just the most.......... I am in love with this jacket from White House/Black Market. LOVE LOVE LOVE......... This will be my next purchase.

"Exquisite knit jacket ornately embellished with silvertone chain laced with ribbon, silver cording veiled in mesh and lustrous twisted cording. A removable chain-and-glass-pearl swag highlights the breast pocket. 70% Cotton, 30% Tencel. Dry clean. Imported. "

Click on the link below for purchase.

http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=12&pageId=1&viewAll=&productId=300114034&prd=Chain+Trimmed+Jacket&subCatId=&color=001&fromSearch=true&inSeam=&posId=6&catId=cat210004&cat=&onSale=&colorFamily=&maxPg=1&size=

The Alternative

As a fashion blogger, I spend most of my time on the Internet and I come across allot of the same trends at different price points. Sometimes, these trends are done better and cheaper then those luxe brands we love so much. Chick Downtown is one of my favorite go-to sites these days. Although, we love Net-a-porter where you can find the latest Balmain and Christian louboutin at Chick Downtown you can find really tready and fashionable brands like Alice + Olivia and BB Dakota without emptying your account. Check out a few of my finds below, that are very similar to those luxe brands.

$78.00 BB Dakota (Similar to the Balmain Jacket)$555.00 Alice + Olivia (also similar to the Balmain)

$345.00 Black Halo (Similar to Roland Mouret)

$79.00 BB Dakota (also, similar to the Roland Mouret)

198.00 (Similar to the Alexander McQueen)$88.00 Pleasure Doing Business (Similar to the Herve' Le'ger)

All of these items can be found at http://www.chickdowntown.com/

Kanye Cancels Pastelle

Kanye West's plans for his clothing line Pastelle fell through. This news comes right after pictures from the line's lookbook were leaked online yesterday. Even though Kanye has been sporting fashions from his label to award shows, promoting it in his song "Stronger" ("Specially in my Pastelle or my Bape shit"), and teaming up with designers like Ksubi and Louis Vuitton, he is apparently ditching the label. This also comes after his VMA debacle with Taylor Swift, as well as his cancelled tour with Lady GaGa. Maybe Kanye is being smart by taking a break from fashion world.

Mariah Is Peggers

Item of The Week: Report Signature Howell Boots

Classic and fun, slouchy ankle boot from Report Signature. Howell features a soft bone colored leather upper that slouches around the ankle and is strapped down at the heel counter and closed by a golden buckle. With a 3/4 inch hidden platform and 4 inch self-covered heel, Howell is the perfect rocker-chic and everyday classic. On sale at bluefly.com for $153.00. click on the link below, also available in chocolate brown. http://www.bluefly.com/Report-Signature-brown-leather-Howell-ankle-boots/cat20022/304663502/detail.fly