the perfect addition to any wardrobe.

If its one thing our friends across the pond have on us its a penchant for badass hats. Being a stylist with a hat habit I was psyched to get my hands on the creations of Lucy Hanks for an upcoming editorial. Lucy is a UK-based couture milliner with a self-described love of "macabre glamour & swarovski crystals". Her fabulous creations feature actual bird skulls fully encrusted with pure swarovski crystals.

From Bags to Bitches

karl lagerfeld has taken us on a trip for the Fall 08' Chanel Bag collection. He stuck to his blacks and I commend him for it, but brought some funk this time around too. Check it out.

RingFlashions!

So after some recent critics from major NYC agencies I decided to go out on a limb and and try something different. If you know my work (http://www.mvalentino.com/) you'll know I love negative space/light. Well this was an attempt to hold onto my precious shadows while throwing a little pop in. Mmmm yeah. Get some.

Stylist: Tj Gustave
Hair and Make-up: Antonia Troiano

More (than) amazing T's!

Okay, okay, so I said it was hard to impress me with graphic T's and it is, believe me, it is. I just happen to discover two brands who are producing some seriously amazing T-shirts (and tanks!) in one day! Lets just call it luck. This time it's Cardboard Robot. Just take a peek and you will understand.

GRN apple tree

It's hard to impress me with a graphic T but GRN apple tree has done it to the max. They're a mix of old school B&W images with a modern graphic touch. Love them, love them, love them. BUY BUY BUY!

Back to the FUTURE! 1970s jumpsuit

Are you tall? Are you thin? but still have an ass? A jump back to 1974 Jumpsuits and high waisted jeans might be your new look.

SoundGirl

RebelYell

cheap monday

Eat-it Crewdson

The majority of my shooting lately has been fashion, but I ended up doing something different recently. When I arrived at Heidi's house on a recent afternoon she had just stepped out of the shower and I decided the best time to ask her to pose topless was when she was already.. and this is what happen:

Beat-up Beauty

While thrifting around town I acquired the most amazing luggage box! It's not the sort of thing you tote around town with you but what a conversation piece. Oh, and for $2.99!? It doesn't get any better.

Its booty season, and not the pirate kind

All across the country people are stripping down and let'n those booties bounce! If you've got it, slip em into to one of these little numbers.

Anna Sui

Alexander McQueen

Zac Posen

Vintage bitches

You know those saucy Marc Jacobs sunglasses you've been sporting for the last few season.. we'll you would probably assume they were just remakes of vintage... and if you didn't they were. As you may know I love a thrift find, and was jealous when discovering a pair of sunglasses that a friend (Matt sage, of FTU) had stumbled upon while browsing the local Savers.

bourgeois boys

I've always been a fan of a clean white shoe. Converse Chuck Taylors, my favorite pair of Schmooves, or the classic Plimsoll... they're all good choices. You can wear them with just about anything (and when I say just about anything, what I mean is, if you tend to dress yourself as if you were a dump truck then its probably not going to work for you.)

Converse Chuck Taylor

Schmooves

Plimsoll

And guys, don't be afraid of bags. You're not gay. I promise. Well, your probably not gay. I know some of you will live on the wild side and toss a messenger bag on your back, for utilitarian purposes but why not turn your look into something a little more... I dont know... sophisticated. While on topman.com buying your plimsolls grab this weekend bag!

Topman Weekend Bag

BIG, no.. BIGGER

I dont even know what to say about this. Its so amazing im speechless.

1950s crop top

Crop Crop Crop! Geometric proportions! Its all the rage! I want graphic lines and a simple palette. NOW!

Throw some rag & bone on your back.

Extra Cash? Donna Karen Spring 08' collection!

Okay, so season one project runway winner Jay McCarrol .. had the potential to be amazing and ended up being a 300lb pile of worthless human waste... but at least he produced one interesting look for his spring 2007 collection.

old news... Jay McCarrol Spring 2007 Collection. This may have been the only look worth seeing, but still worth seeing.

Winter is just around the corner

I know for some of you winter may seem a ways away but if your are really serious, you're already picking out your looks for those ultra fab Manhattan "its Jesus' B-Day!" parties.

People tend to embrace layers and volume during the winter months, most likely out of necessity, but lets take it to another level. Take the images below into consideration when making your selections.

(Top image: Comme Des Garcon, Middle Image: Alexander McQueen, Bottom Image: Dior Homme)

Also, for all you hipsters out there who still cant let go of your ironic fashions (ie fanny packs and thrift store T's often depicting howling wolves) just stop. Its over. irony is over. you look like an asshole.

The Beginings of a taste maker

No one seems to be able to think for themselves, so I will think for you.

Lets start with shoes.

Girls, take notice.

(above images taken from the Satorialist)

Think spats! Girls and guys, it would be a great addition to your arsenal of ultra serious accessories (not just for your neck, wrist, and head).