Its been getting pretty cold here in NYC lately, I’m getting prepared for the harsh Winter- I heard its going to be bad this year. The weather has been acting weird, it seems like its playing hot and cold for the past month or so. But I’ve been putting away my summer clothes and pulling out my winter gear.

I recently received a pair of EMU Australia High Hip boots to review, before I received them my teen cousin has been raving about them. She’s obsessed with these boots and told me they are a staple in her closet and her friends (but this may be a teen thing, I’m not a teen haha). I honestly haven’t had a chance to wear them out yet due to fluctuating weather. Its def not cold enough to walk out in these Australian merino wool boots, at least for me. But I did try them out at home and its really warm and cozy, it felt like I was walking on rug- super comfy! This High Hip style is really cute, loving the ribbon accent and high shaft, especially since I’m always in skinny jeans and leggings the boots looks great with them. I’m looking forward for the weather to get colder to wear them out, now I have a pair to keep warm. The only thing about these boots is that I know they’ll get dirty easily so its definitely a no no to walk out in these when it rains or snows. I may get my cousin a pair for Christmas since she loves them and its affordable, they’re available at Macy’s, Amazon.com, Journey’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Bon Ton Stores.

Do you own a pair?

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Photo by Terry Richardson: Marc Jacobs for the January issue of Harper’s Bazaar

I’m so excited about this news according to WWD, Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton is reviving the “hit 2001 collaboration with Sprouse for a new, limited edition collection of accessories and ready-to-wear.” This is great news since I missed out on the first collection, I was only able to get my hands on the graffitti pouchette! I’m going to save up my pennies and attempt to get the whole collection (who am I kidding?)!!! The collection “coincides with a retrospective — called “Rock on Mars” — at Deitch Projects’ 18 Wooster Street gallery from Jan. 8 to Feb. 28, and The Stephen Sprouse Book by Roger Padilha and Mauricio Padilha, due out from Rizzoli New York on Feb. 1. The impetus for the new line came when Deitch approached Jacobs and Vuitton about doing something related to the retrospective.” The collection hits LV stores worldwide on January 9, 2009- mark your calendars!

“I proposed putting together a Vuitton version of the Pop Shop, which was Keith Haring’s concept…not reissuing products that we had done with Stephen, but doing things that were similar or new,” Jacobs said.

The collection consists of two iconic Sprouse motifs, the graffit and the rose and will be interpreted into Day-Glo shades of pink, green and orange over the Monogram print. “The motifs are featured on Vuitton’s Keepall, Speedy and Neverfull bag styles, as well as basketball sneaker boots, pumps, sunglasses, headbands and wristbands, and small leather goods like wallets and coin purses. The rtw includes a mackintosh raincoat with a graffiti and monogram lining, graffiti leggings and a long-sleeve neon minidress featuring the rose design.”

On December 15th, a special website welovesprouse.com will go live which “feature a mix of interviews with people who knew Sprouse, including Debbie Harry, Candy Pratts Price and Patricia Field. In the clips, they muse on their relationship with Sprouse, and his lasting influence on the fashion and art worlds. There will also be a feature called Scrawl the Wall, where visitors can post comments, and a special section on Sprouse’s New York, highlighting some of the artist’s favorite haunts in the city.”

I simply can not wait, I’m having a good morning! Are you excited? What items are you planning to buy? I think I want all haha!!!

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Photographer: Marcus Zumbansen / H&M

H&M is venturing out into home textiles and accessories early 2009, move over IKEA! Sooner or later my life will be surrounded by H&M! Exciting!

Per the press release, the range will be exclusively available online and through a directional mail order catalogue, this is H&M’s first foray into the interiors arena and will offer shoppers the opportunity to stylishly transform every room of the home. The first collection will be available from February 2009 in the markets where distance selling is already established: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. (Too bad US is not on the list yet, but I’m sure it will make way here soon if the outcome is good!)

The range will be divided according to the different rooms of the home, so will appeal to a wide range of people, from those wanting to quickly update their bathroom with some plush towels to those looking to refresh the bedroom with crisp linen and blankets. They can also create a new look in the living room with some well-chosen cushions and curtains, or rethink the kitchen or dining space with a wide selection of tea towels, table linen and napkins.

CONCEPT: A value for money, great quality range of home textiles heavily influenced by fashion
COLORS: From neutrals and monochrome through to nautical blues and reds and bright neons
FABRICS: cottons, linens, viscose-cotton mixes, organic cotton
KEY PIECES: Approximately 35 different cushion cover designs and 15 bed linen sets
PRICES: €4.90 to €14.90 for cushion covers, €14.90 to €49.90 for bed sets and €9.90 to €14.90 for shower towels

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To commemorate Thanksgiving and to thank all my loyal readers, nitro:licious and Miss Me are giving away another two items to one lucky reader! The giveaway consists of two items, a black MM Couture Double Button Long Sleeve Terry Jacket (small) and a grey MM Couture Elbow Puff Sleeve Dress (small). Both items are super versatile and can be worn many times, definitely great basic pieces.

One (1) winner will be randomly chosen from the entries/comments in this post to win this prize package. One (1) entry/comment per person- duplicate entries will be automatically disqualified. Please follow the guidelines below and check your entry before entering. Good Luck! Sponsored by Miss Me.

Giveaway Starts: Thursday, November 27, 2008 - Now
Giveaway Ends: Sunday, December 7, 2008 - 11:59pm EST

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Happy Thanksgiving to all my wonderful readers! I’m just chillaxin’ with my family today and of course doing some online shopping, I may go out to check out the sales too but just thinking about the lines and crowds gets me scared! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday with your family and loved ones, eat, eat and eat more! HAPPY GOBBLE GOBBLE!

What are you guys doing today?

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New York based painter Kehinde Wiley is venturing out into a new line of clothing in collaboration with designer Dapo Jamiu-Soyoye which was inspired by his paintings for men and women at the end of this year. According to SuperTouch, Wiley is known for his “highly detailed floral motifs as backgrounds for his intricate portraits is legendary.”

“In Nigeria I bought these amazing fabrics from open-air markets. I brought them back, photographed and sourced them for painting, then wondered what to do with them. I ended up working with the designer DAPO JAMIU-SOYOYE. You know that Michelin Man-style puffy coats? We made a series of those out of the fabrics and are going to sell them in a pop up store in New York in December ‘08 or January ‘09.”

The jackets are looking pretty dope, I like the women’s one a lot and the white faux fur (?) on the hood is so cute. I’m going to keep my eyes peeled for more on this collection!

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