Chloe is best known for their very special handbags. These always come in basic forms that make them wardrobe staples and good investments. Besides, Chloe makes exceptionally practical pieces of high quality that will serve you for a long time.

The new Spring-Summer 2010 collection of hanbags includes a few new models, all in leather but in various colors. There are no vibrant yellow or neon green hues here, just pure classic tones like browns, blacks, reds and beiges.

On her website, rachelzoe.com, she said:

Honestly, the word basic doesn’t really exist in my vocabulary – sure I have a favourite cut of denim and classic leather jacket never hurt anybody, but more often than not, I like my every day items to stand out.”

However, Rachel does have a list of pieces she thinks every girl should have in her wardrobe and it includes 20 items. Little black dress is one of those though generally LBD is one of the ‘staples’.

She said:

Wear as it is or rely on it as a base for your favourite layering pieces.”

Talking about accessories, Rachel says a boldly-coloured cocktail ring is what we all need to own:

Add a pop of colour to your everyday wardrobe with a go big or go home cocktail ring.”

Kenzo collection of accessories for winter 2010 is a very special one. It includes unusual handbags made of fur, suede and leather, embellished with sequins and adorned with clips and rivents. The technique of patchwork is used beautifully too. The colors are bright and very fresh and youthful.

Belts come in ordinary designs but there are some eccentric ones as well. I just love those with fur on buckles!

Shoes are nice but seem to be too dangerous to walk in. The platforms are huge and don’t look steady enough. The fur trimming looks chic.

Hats are very warm and stylish, but you can’t wear them with your classic coat, of course.

As for the gloves, I love the pair that is of elbow legnth. It will look great with a short-sleeved coat.

Spring-Summer 2010 ad campaign features pretty Anja Rubik gracing chic Fendi garments and acessories. Light beautiful fabrics and elaborate designs make the outfits look fantastic.

Watches, scarves, sunglasses, luxurious bags are all created to complement attires and even stand out themselves if it is needed!

Photography: Karl Lagerfeld

Let’s talk about bracelets now. Bracelets are must-haves in any woman’s wardrobe. And we all have so many of them! But do you know that they initially were worn only by men? Read the history of bracelets here.

Spring-Summer 2010 season sees lots of bracelets worn all over the arm, from wrists to forearms. And the diversity of styles and designs is huge.

Let me show you the bracelets I liked the most in designers’ collections.

John Galliano and Lanvin created very elaborate and chic pieces, with lots of beads, chains and gemstones.

Jean Paul Gaultier preferred plastic to other materials and made very extravagant bracelets which could be worn on forearms and elbows.

Chanel pieces are classy and sophisticated and will be perfect for evening outfits.

Bracelets from Karl Lagerfeld and Valentino are very unusual but look sumptuous.

Marc by Marc Jacobs offer us to wear simple pieces similar to toys we buy for babies.

Dolce&Gabbana items look luxurious. They are adorned with coins and black gemstones.

Giorgio Armani bracelets are elegant and classy, perfect for special occasions and chic garments.

Louis Vuitton want us to wear bright baubles.

Gucci and Missoni created simple metallic pieces for everyday wear.

Oscar de la Renta went a more traditional path and made universal-looking bracelets. Richard Nicoll, on the contrary, used less conventional shapes. He used fabric and beads to create his works of art.

Sparkling pieces were made by Dries Van Noten and Giambattista Valli.

Hermes and Anna Sui seem to have spent lots of time on accessories because the diversity of their bracelets is amazing.

Tell me which of these bracelets you like the most.

The Spring-Summer 2010 collection looks weird, especially those huge brightly-colored wigs. The Christmas ad campaign for accessories is also something fairy-like and far from reality. (Though I must admit the pieces look good). And now the new thing to make us surprised – Animania collection of accessories.

The range is named Louis Vuitton Animania. All items are adorned with the famous monogram and should look chic but actually they look funny.

Little rabbits, birds, squirrels – all look too childish. And scarves that are to be worn by fashionistas are not sumptuous-looking.

The collection is said to be inspired by Gaston-Louis Vuitton’s wooden toys collection. His wife used to collect the mini wonders in the early 20th century and now, in the early 2010, Marc Jacobs made those mini creatures bigger and fashionable!

Animania pieces aren’t cheap as none of Vuitton ones. One can find the price tag of over $500 for a purse.

To tell you the truth, I see nothing really worth that money. What do you think of the collection?

Rasa Zukauskaite, a young and little known Lithuanian model, was chosen to represent the label this coming fashion season.

The girl is very pretty and her appeal makes the ad look nice. Some glamour is added by clothing and handbags but anyway attention is attracted to the face, something that shouldn’t be too much important in an ad like this.

Photography: Steven Meisel.

Louis Vuitton played with the idea of a fairy tale being inspired by Charles Perrault stories. In the result pictures were created full of magic blue and silver together with bright holiday red hues.

The collection itself looks attractive too, but, in my opinion, it isn’t as noticable on such a fairy-backround.

All the items are very similar to usual Louis Vuitton things and only some look like pieces perfect for around-Christmas-time.

I absolutely adore the shoes and red handbags and purses. Which items do you like the most?

Lara Stone embodies youth, sex appeal, chic and sophistication, that’s why Louis Vuitton have chosen her.

After our successful collaboration with Madonna, we are very happy to be working once again with Steven Meisel on the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2010 fashion campaign,” says Artistic Director Marc Jacobs.

Because the collection loosely took its cues from the idea of the New Age traveler, we decided to create a green, outdoorsy set that would evoke a spirit of peace and love. To model the clothes, we wanted a modern, iconic, sexy beauty… It had to be Lara Stone.”

The shoot is really sexy and luxurious. Lara is featured on a bed of moss and ferns, surrounded by white doves. The fresh background helps to accentuate the brightness and vividness of Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection and beautiful accessories, including ‘metallic Monogram canvas, sun-bleached Monogram denim bags, furry foxtail charms, hardware-inspired jewelry and wooden clogs embellished with rustic tufts of fur’.

It was a wonderful shoot,” continues Marc Jacobs. “Doves were flying, the atmosphere was sexy and magical, and the result is a set of images that are desirable, colorful, whimsical and, of course, luxurious.”

This is a very strong campaign, reflecting the vibrant, optimistic mood of the Spring/Summer 2010 show,” agrees Antoine Arnault, Head of Communications for Vuitton. “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Steven Meisel, and to welcome Lara Stone as the voluptuous new embodiment of the Louis Vuitton woman.”

The Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2010 ad campaign will be published in February 2010 issues of glossies worldwide. Can’t wait to see the full set of pictures!

Joanna Krupa looks very sexy gracing Beach Bunny photo shoot. The swimwear is elaborately designed and adorned with lace, bows, sparkling stones, embrodery and other fancy detailing.

The collection includes mostly bikinis, but there are beautiful one-piece suits with deep V-necks. Some costumes come in the same design but in various colors.

Joanna wears lots of pretty accessories including chain necklaces with stylish pendants, long earrings, luxury bracelets and rings.