Hmmm…splatter paint? Libertine and Anne D are looking a bit Nitsch. Are they trying to re-enact the story of creation? Are they violently expressing themselves on blank canvasses to step away from imagery? Is this a bridge for Libertine to step away from their stale clip-art spot prints, or is it just a trite art-school attempt at being avante?

After Amy had her world turned up-side down by the realization that there are two fashion reality TV shows going on at once, I decided that I would try to see if I could download this knockoff for us to take a gander at. For those of you familiar with BitTorrent, it can be had here. It’s pretty well seeded so by the time Sunday morn’ came around we perched ourselves infront of the computer and took a look at the Skyone production. The first thing we (I) noticed was Liz Hurley’s tits, they’re out in the open in almost every shot she’s in. Casting wise, the Brits’ took a less controversial approach, that is to say that there aren’t any particular cast members that scream ‘douchebag’ (ahem, Santino, ahem). On average they’re much more lovable than the US cast.

*Spoiler Warning Winner and Loser revealed*

So every cute girl I saw in London was wearing ballet flats with their incredibly skinny jeans. Slippers go against my resolution to wear more heels, but I’m still thinking about them. I’ll wear them with a big white dress shirt (inspired by Amy’s post earlier) cinched with a gigantic corset belt and some Capri leggings. I’m set. Check these out from London Soles.

With t-shirts getting increasingly longer, woven shirtdresses are the next sensible fashion staple. British Vogue did a great capsule on Margaret Howell’s dress shirts. She really has a way of sexing up a menswear look, Margaret says “Nothing looks more stylish than a man’s shirt and jeans…back in the eighties it felt subversive, but now it has become a classic combination”. Check out these styles by Chloe, Stella, and Ralph. Belted or unbelted this refreshing dress shape looks smart. As shown above these styles look great with a set of mile long legs, so instead let’s try pairing these dresses with long skinny shorts or tight ass jeans (with slutty heels of course!)

This bling sterling silver ring is by Alissia Melka-Teichroew. I love the irony of this playful piece. If the silver ring is too $$$ for you, she also runs them in acrylic for a mere $10. These works are available from greener grass design.

It was recently brought to my attention that there is a British knockoff of my beloved Project Runway, theirs goes by the fresh name of Project Catwalk. Just like our show, the UK version gives twelve talented and hungry fashion designers the opportunity of a lifetime - a chance to have their collection shown at London Fashion Week. The winner also gets a small pile of money and a mentorship with the Top Shop design team (which is way better than blah Banana Republic). Last year’s Project Runway winner, Jay, didn’t even accept the Banana Republic internship.

Longer necklaces have been showing up in recent editorials (as in this spread from Anthem). Natural rope, random twine, or (gasp!) hemp are great vehicles for your favorite pendant or charm, rather than stringing such pieces on silver or gold chains. I haven’t seen any designers carrying them, it seems as though this is going to be more of a DIY project. Consider it a good luck talisman for the new year. Let me know if you come across any similar options in stores!

Check out these fierce nails. Fashion is getting sluttier by the second with all the towering heels; we’ve got to have the nails to match. I’ve played around with having the salon glue crystals to various parts of my nails and I’ve been holding on to this tear from NYLON for a while, so it’s finally time for me to take the plunge and get it done. I’ll let you know how it works out!

Here are some drinks that Nicole Richie supposidly drank. Pictured here is a range of water, sprite, lemonade, iced tea, coke, vitamin water, milk, and coffee. It’s good to know that Nicole keeps herself hydrated.

Everyone must check out the Nicole Richie site (not acutally affiliated with her), they have countless soundbites of her saying things like: ‘Are you a lesbian?’ and ‘You have very big nips’.

Guess what!!! Kevin Federline is now my myspace friend!!!

I’m sorry but one of the main things I’m waiting for in fashion is to be able to wear my cowboy boots again. Hopefully in the divorce settlement nick will ban Jessica Simpson from wearing hers any more and slowly the too-late trendy minions will leave all their steve madden cowboy boots at the back of their closets with their gaucho pants and sparkly Chinatown slippers and those tiered skirts. Then and only then will I be able to wear the cowboy boots I’ve loved and lost since the 90’s without worrying someone will mistake me for a complete asshole. I tried my favorite pair on last week, but, alas, it is still too soon.