I always forget to reapply my lip color which is why I need to get my hands on the new YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres this weekend.  The creative director of YSL beauty says that “it is like mail polish for your lips” and promises to stay on your until you wipe it off with heavy-duty makeup remover. 

-JK [via Style.com]

Check out this first look at the Opening Ceremony x Adidas collection, set to go on sale in July just in time for the London Olympics.

At left, a quilted nylon skirt and french terry top, both with reflective zipper welts.

At right, a matching dress and neoprene coat that zippers off into a cropped version. -RS

(Images via WWD)

A sneak peek of the latest designer/mass market collaboration between Trina Turk and Banana Republic.  Turk, who is known for her sunny weathered clothing and Palm Springs influence, is bringing her love of bright colors and sundresses to stores in June.  Pricing for the line will range from $49.50 to $150.

-JK [via Huffington Post]

Loving these Proenza Schouler SLR camera bags/evening clutches.  Available for $1850 at ProenzaSchouler.com soon.

-JK [via Refinery 29]

The Missoni spring 2012 collection was inspired by Spain and who better to represent the country than Pedro Almodovar. The famed film director appears alongside Angela Missoni, the house’s creative director, and her daughters Teresa and Margherita for the ad campaign shot by Jeurgen Teller.

-JK [via The Thread]

Last night I popped over to Sandbox Studios to check out The Preshows which featured three “up-and-coming” designers and benefited the charity Fashion Delivers.

The first collection was Shumaq, which I had never heard of but then realized I’d seen the navy and white polka dot dress (above) at that Of A Kind sample sale thing they had a while back. Anyway, nothing groundbreaking but nothing dreadful, sort of a snooze in a palette of red, coral, cream, black and that navy polka dot print. I thought it was interesting that the line is produced entirely in Peru, but I wish they’d taken advantage of the wonderful yarns and embroidery available and incorporated that into the collection rather than just another maxi dress in a transparent fabric quality.

Shoes were courtesy of Pour La Victoire, models courtesy Ford. For a bit more coverage you can head over here. -RS

Imagine spending a day in the French Riviera with Karl Lagerfeld doing gymnastics and wading in a swimming pool in head-to-toe Chanel styled by Carine Roitfeld. Thanks to this behind-the-scenes video of the Chanel spring 2012 ad campaign shoot featuring Saskia de Brauw and Joan Smalls you can at least pretend to have been a fly buzzing around that afternoon.

-JK [Video footage courtesy Chanel]

Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring 2012 couture collection was inspired by the inimitable, late Amy Winehouse. Or is she so inimitable? Winehouse was certainly an original in many ways but the first half of the looks seemed as if JPG had just sort of copied versions of her wardrobe. Some were so literal I wonder if he’d gone straight into her closet for them! (see top row)

But wait… the second half of the show was far better and proposed clothes that to my eye, look like what he would have liked to dress her in. They are exuberant, there are hints of retro and rawness that are her signature, but these are nuanced at least and not as obvious. One can easily imagine the best version of Winehouse slipping into the sheer black or orange lace gowns or throwing that fabulous pink trench on over whatever. It’s a shame that this will never be so, but Gaultier is to be praised for celebrating such a vibrant woman. -RS (Images via Vogue.com)

Talk about good genes! Cindy Crawford’s 10-year old daughter, Kaia Gerber, is the face of the Young Versace ad campaign shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot.

-JK [via Huffington Post]

Natalie Joos.. fashion consultant, casting agent.

[Via Citizen Couture]

Get the message? Cambridge Satchel Company. [Via Park & Cube]

Alright, let’s wrap this up with a bang.

Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2012 dresses all in shades of silvery gunmetal, 154 hues of blue (and some black here and there) look perfect for the red-carpet season ahead of us. I can just see some of the younger starlets wearing the tiered silvery dresses, and then a grand dame or two in the wonderful organza gowns with striking necklines.

I love that the drop-waist and the hands-in-pockets continued into the evening wear that closed the show. It was also good to see some nice shapes and not too much reliance on beading and embellishment- there was just a touch, just so, and just right.

-RS (Images courtesy Chanel)