Blogs > Clothes & AccessoriesMarc Jacobs' new kicksMarc Jacobs' new collection of sneakers are hot, well at least I like them, and like most of Marc's designs they're loud & luxurious and sure to get attention. 
New from Joolz: eco-friendly jewelleryAirdrie, fashioniser and creative force behind the label Joolz, never seems to take a breath. Launching her latest designs in Melbourne later this month, she's been busy at work using recycled materials (everything from recycled metal, timber and glass, through to old children's toys!) to create an intriguing new range of accessories.
There are diamond girls and pearls girls, and Airdrie fits firmly into the latter category (as do I). So despite her experimentation with new materials, I was pleased to find out that pearls have still found their way into the new Joolz collection. Gisele Bundchen's little white dressThey don't fit with any of 2008's sunglasses trends but we can't help but feature Gisele Bundchen at the launch of Vogue Eyewear's Play Everyday campaign.
Ralph Lauren Ricky Bag: Spring 2008's It BagYou can't really cover handbag trends the same as you can track fashion trends or hair trends, so I've never really tried. A bag is either in our out. But if you are looking to invest in an 'it bag' for 2008 how about Ralph Lauren's epitomous Ricky Bag?
Specsavers launches in AustraliaI've always found it pretty hard to find a pair of specs that are both fashionable and reasonably priced. It's like the major optical stores in Australia have never quite cottoned on to the fact that glasses are a fashion accessory, as well as a necessity, for many people. Specsavers, a highly successful UK franchise, have just hit Australia's shores, and I'm pleased to say they're finally making an effort to fill that market gap.
Fendi's faux sheer dress on Lindsay LohanWhile Topshop have committed to 2008's sheer / nude fashion trend, Fendi have managed to find away around it. Modelled on Lindsay Lohan you'll do a double take with this piece.
Alexi Freeman Autumn/Winter 2008 CollectionDesigner, fashioniser, and rising star Alexi Freeman proves that Australia isn't always behind when it comes to fashion. Alexi's divine A/W 2008 collection, which hits the racks of Milly Sleeping next month, is right on top of the biggest runway trends - featuring elements of sheer fabrics, wide-leg pants, star motifs, and all with his own unique take of bad-girl meets classic belle.
Womens Pre-Fall 2008 Collections RoundupI've come to a realisation that I rather enjoy doing these roundups, so on the heels of the Mens Collection Roundup, and only slightly belatedly comes this pre-fall roundup as collected in the Designers & Collections forum. These are some of my favourites from the various pre-fall collections, to see them all just click through on the links below the image.
Again thanks to Tania & Daniel for keeping us up to date. Daily Desire: Evian x Christian LaCroix WaterEvian has never been lazy about packaging and they had the right idea a long time ago packaging and selling bottled water way before it became cool. Their packaging last year or "The Glacier", was incredibly cool so topping it would definitely be hard, so for 2008 they've teamed up with the amazing courtier Christian LaCroix to make some Haute water (ok I appologise not only is that joke terrible but it's the second time I've used it). There are actually two different designs a "Haute Couture" design and one that is ready to wear. 
Daily Desire: Help I need Mittens!I was talking to Daniel today, and I asked him a most pertinent question: "Do you think that people our age wearing mittens might just look a little insane?". His reply, "Of course not". He might have just been humouring me but the challenge was set before me; find a pair of mittens that I could wear (when winter comes not now, cause that would just be insane). Apparently it's not that easy, I've come across countless mittens that look like they belong with a parka, and these are not what I was looking for at all. I want something knitted, something that reminds me of my childhood, except you know... not sown into the sleeves of my jumper. I was becoming disheartened until I came across these; 
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