Photography: Chanel

The Chanel Cruise 2009 Collection took place yesterday at the Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach, models rocked the runway with Brian Jones-inspired hair and “18 members of the U.S. Olympic Synchronized Swim Team closed the show” in a simple one piece C-H-A-N-E-L bathing suit - WOW! “The concept of the Cruise Collection is based on traveling, and Miami is the ideal destination: a city that moves and has energy, with its small districts and its animated streets,” comments Karl Lagerfeld. Karl Lagerfeld never fails to impress, the Cruise Collection is absolutely FABULOUS there are so many hot pieces that I want! I can’t wait to see the video!

One of the most eye catching piece is the “Miami Vice” gun shoes, Fashion Week Daily reports that it was “inspired by an image of a gun he saw somewhere, and he gave the tear to shoe designer Laurence Dacade, who employed plexi to make them functional” and they’re not just for the runway so call up Chanel and get your names on the list as they will be available in stores! Another interesting piece is the silver sequined jacket that Karl Lagerfeld wore to the Met’s Costume Institute Gala, there were three replicated looks of that jacket in the show. I also quite like the sunglasses and the heart bag with the enlarged CC plastered on it, the fab accessories as usual - drool and not to mention how hot Zoe Kravit’s sea foam Chanel bag is!!

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Photography: Celebutopia

Fergie has inked another deal, she will be collaborating with Brown Shoe to create her namesake footwear collection “to capture her style sensibilities in a debut collection for spring 2009″. To promote the collection, she plans to make personal appearances and there will also be a dedicated website for the range. I’m anticipating to see what the line will look like, if you’re a retailer you can get a sneak peek at the FFaNY in June. What are your initial thoughts?

“I have always loved fashion because it’s a great way to express your mood. And I’m definitely a shoe lover,” said Fergie. “The right pair of shoes can change the feel of an outfit, and even change how a woman feels about herself. A woman can wear confidence on her feet with a high stiletto, or slip into weekend comfort with a soft ballet flat.” via Yahoo!

So I’ve been keeping an eye on Nine West shoes lately, after the Heech Gladiator Sandals these gladiator-inspired Sulliban Ankle Strap Sandals is calling for me. Best of all you get $20 off your $80 order of Nine West sandals, so these will actually be $89.95 $69.95 with free shipping. What do you guys think? Yay or nay?

twenty two shoes, a brand launched by a husband and wife team, Chris and Alexandra Silverman designs their shoes in their California studio, and then handcrafted by a small family-run business in the Le Marche region as well as an Italian founded studio in Los Angeles recognized for handcrafted Italian-made creations and timeless style. Celebrity fans include Penelope Cruz, Jessica Biel and Sienna Miller.

For the fall women’s collection they are releasing a strong line-up of boots, pumps and bags. “This collection of twenty two shoes for women provides effortless style and comfort, easily becoming a fashion staple for any wardrobe,” says Alexandra Silverman.

To complement their casually chic shoes, twenty two has added an equally fashionable line of Italian leather handbags. The already popular Ella and Ava are joined by smart new designs, such as the stylishly versatile Sadie and the clean and luxe Lucy. Made of the finest Italian leather, these top-quality handbags are both functional for everyday use and perfect for adding some effortless glam to any outfit.

Retail prices range from about $200 to $500 and are available at the eponymous twenty two boutiques up and down the coast of California - Oakland , San Francisco and Los Angeles as well as online at www.twentytwoshoes.com.

Fairy Scarf, US$350

If you’re a fan of the Prada fairy art print by James Jean besides the Fairy Bag there’s also other products to add to the collection. I’ve seen the bag in person while I was in HK and it looks fab but supposedly the ink runs when it gets wet, that must suck since the bag costs $2200! Although that’s a flaw with the bag, its still sold out - so if you want a quick fix with the fairies, perhaps a tee, scarf or sandals will do? The scarf is quite pretty…

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I got hooked up with these cute Keep shoes when I visited The Foundation office last week, to my surprise their sample size is a size 6! Don’t I wish all sample size is 6 haha, thanks Tara!

I’m always hoping to get lucky and find a pair of the Marc Jacobs Gladiator Jelly Sandals in a size 6 that was released a few years back, but still no luck. While browsing OldNavy.com, I came across these Ankle-Strap Gladiator Jelly Sandals that are quite similar to the MJ pair, they’re so cute. At $19.50, I couldn’t resist and copped both colorways (smoke and sunny side up), what did I say about my obsession for jelly sandals?! More gladiators to my collection, I can’t wait to get them!

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