Madonna For Chopard

On more Madonna news (never too many at Little-Pumpkins), the Goddess has turned to Chopard to create the custom diamond knuckle ring that reads “M-dolla” and the Happy Diamonds cross she wears on the cover of her new and much anticipated album “Hardy Candy.” Designed by Chopard co-president Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele herself, the ring features 258 brilliant cut white diamonds with the signature Chopard floating diamonds in the flourish of the letter M. This is the second partnership between Chopard and Madonna; their first was the pave diamond “Hung Up” necklace the Pop Queen wore onstage from her “Confessions on a Dance Floor” album. The “Hard Candy” album cover has a WWE-like wrestling theme with Madonna wearing a black leotard, thigh-high black boots, a WWE-like wrestling title belt, black gloves and, of course, the Chopard M-dolla ring and the diamond Chopard cross with 3 diamonds.

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Victoria Beckham's Double Dose

Victoria Beckham went fashion-chameleon this month, first as Vogue UK's April cover celeb and on the current ad campaign of Marc Jacobs. On the ads she is looking more Scary than Posh in my opinion, but I give her kudos for daring to go "un-pretty" for the fashion label. It seems to me that celebs nowadays have become "labels of themselves", always so polished and perfect-looking that is fresh to find people that goes against the grain. As a Brit she is showing that she hasn't lost her eccentric side or sense of humour by donning a really silly little bow atop an equally silly wig. My only advice would be to lay off the spray tan and bronzer powder, if she wants to look human at least .

Fergie For Kipling

Celebrities will do anything for a buck these days and Fergie is no exception, so it seems. She can currently be seem as the face of Kipling bags, you know, the one with the monkey logo. This is definitely not my favorite campaign around as neither the bags or Fergie look that great on the images. I am sure she pocketed a pretty penny to advertise their products but she might as well grab them while she's (still) hot.

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Beard Cap

If you live in an area that's likely to stay cold for a while longer, or if you just have a thing for funny-looking headgear, check out the Beard Cap. Made from Icelandic wool, the handmade woven cap covers the entire head save for the eyes and nose, and features an awesome beard-like shape, complete with a woven faux mustache. From zero to Grizzly Adams in no time.

Available at Scandinavian Grace for US$135.00

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Fendi's Do-It-Yourself Baguette

Fendi has a new baguette version out in the market. It is a do-it-yourself purse in plain white canvas that comes boxed with a set of 10 Pantone Universe markers, so your inner-Picasso can come to life. The bag retails for US$1,300.00 (!!) and it is not even leather! Sure, the boxed idea is great and quite appealing to the eye. The colorful doodled lining is also a cute plus but the price is quite steep for such a plain bag, even for a baguette. Unless you get someone like Damien Hirst or Jeff Koons to customize one for you (those would be first two top picks) it could be quite a disastrous incident. Maybe a cool hipster graffiti-artist pal of yours could be entrusted with the responsibility of adding an unique touch it too but you should refrain from any Bedazzler impulses, please.

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Prada's Spring Summer 2008 Ad Campaign

On Prada's current advertising campaign you will see this vast mural used as a backdrop for their models as they showcase the latest in must-have accessories and intellectual fashion. The panel was designed by Los Angeles artist James Jean as a wallpaper format that measures an impressing 17' x 200'! The artwork can be seen hanging on Prada's flagship stores in Beverly Hills and Soho's Epicenter.

Prada says it “represents the somewhat perverse intersection between Hieronymus Bosch and Aubrey Beardsley. The image depicts an intense landscape of man-eating flowers, dragons, hybrid creatures and eerie fairies.”

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Andy Warhol Watches

I love these colorful Andy Warhol watches from 15minutesof.com. They have a very late 60's mod vibe and would look so cool paired with a Lisa Perry shift dress. The models shown here retail for US$100.00, though the collection is huge and worth checking it out. I think Andy Warhol was the first big international artist that I was drawn to as a teenager. His over sized Marilyn portraits and Campbell soup can paintings were probably my first introduction to modern and contemporary art and to this day I dream of owning an AW original.

Acrylic Watch by TOY Watch

I am so digging these acrylic time pieces by Toy Watch from their Sport Chrono Collection. These unisex watches are designed in Italy and have clear acrylic straps and a stainless steel bezel with Arabic numerals. They are also water resistant and look so cool with this eye popping red dial. They retail for US$225.00 and I think they are grand!

Available at Neiman Marcus

Paul Smith Boom Box Man Bags

You can always count on Sir Paul Smith to keep infusing his collections with a touch of British whimsey. Since the Grammy Awards are around the corner nothing better for the occasion than his vintage boom box photo print "man bags" shown above. They are printed on hardy canvas and available in two basic shapes, messenger and weekender. The messenger measures 15.5"x 10" (at sides)x 4.5" and retails for US$400.00. The weekender comes with a shoulder strap, measures 21.25"x 11.75"x 10" and will set you back US$455.00.

They are great for the music lover and wannabe rock'n'roller in all of us. Love it!

Available at e-Luxury

Jack Spade No Mas Tote Bag

Jack Spade's "No Mas" (No More in Spanish) tote is sending the message loud and clear - skulls as a trend is SO over - with his own brand of tongue in cheek humor. The unisex oversize canvas utility tote is large enough to hold an afternoon's worth of picnic, beach, or gym stuff, and sends the message that skulls are played out and are past-due to be laid to rest. Enough said!

Retails for US$165 and available at Jack Spade

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Campana Brothers Glass Ladybug Bell By Venini

Brazilian designer duo Campana Brothers create another must-have home item that blurs the lines between functionality and art. This gorgeous glass bell - Campane di Campana - is adorned with a dozen small ladybugs and executed by the master glass-blowers at Venini in Italy, in a edition of 4 units. It is far from practical but it surely is a joy to look at. It retails for US$2,900.00 and it is available at Moss.
It reminded me of the stunning pieces that designer Victoire de Castelane creates for Dior Fine Jewelry, always peppered with tiny insects and creatures. Love it!

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Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2008 Ad Campaign

Gorgeous new ad campaign for Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2008 season, shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott. It features languid femme-fatales, sporting the latest in must-have LV logo-ed handbags, laying atop bright-colored car hoods. That got my motor running! Vroom!!!

The hand-picked beauties who adorn the images are the creme of supermodels, like Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova, Stephanie Seymour, Claudia Schiffer, Angela Lindvall and Natalia Vodianova. I am surprised not to see Giselle Bundchen in it, but what do I know?

Marc Jacobs shares with us the thinking behind the new campaign:

“I thought the idea of hot chicks and cars was really cool - and very Richard Prince.”

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Retro Casio G-Shock Limited Edition Watches

I am head over heels for this new style from Casio! Well, this is a reissue of those great retro watches from the early 80's when digital watches were all the rage. So high-tech for the time!
Now for the 25th anniversary of the Casio G-Shock it is available once again. This Limited Edition Casio G-shock DW5025B-7V retails for US$130 and features an EL backlight with Afterglow, a multi-function alarm, atomic timekeeping, a 1/100 second stopwatch, a pre-programmed calendar, and is shock and water resistant up to 200 meters.
This is a true classic people! Feel free to add that to my wish-list!

Available at G-Shock

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Kaws & Comme des Garçons Collaboration Collection

American artist Kaws has teamed up with Japanese avant-garde label Comme des Garçons to create a series of very cool wallets. These wallets utilize the popular CdG zip style wallet together with the familiar styles of Kaws illustrations. This collaboration includes more than just wallets and will also feature clothing, bags and fragrances. These items are set to debut on November 23rd and will be available at Colette in Paris, Dover Street Market in London and Original Fake , Kaws co-owed shop with Medicon Toy in Tokyo.

They do remind me of something eerily organic like little hairy turds or limp penises, am I right? Maybe I just have a dirty mind or could Freud explain it?

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