The Moshi Moshi Pop Phone, that is. And now you can get it dipped in solid pimp gold. Find them at A. Turen, an indie designer boutique on the Lower East Side. They just got them in yesterday, so get yours before they’re gone. And because they love indies much, mention FashionIndie and you get 10% off.

This is the very phone that I’ve been delighting passersby, close friends and myself with for the past two months. Nothing startles people quite like a walking rotary.

Look 1: See-Through Señorita

The Swishy Jumpsuit: Zimmerman, $360

Look One began with a washed silk jumpsuit. With a solid boned bodice, the heart shaped neckline hugs sturdily on the ribs. This allows the swishy washed silk to sway to the billowing harem whilst staying put on top. The pockets are deep and the ankles are stretchy; Australian duo Zimmerman has paid attention to the details.

The Recycled Net Top: Camilla Norrback, $188

This next piece came into play because of its netted quality that sees clear through to the jumpsuit. As playful as it is practical in the practice of layering, this shirt also happens to very conscious of the world around it. Swedish designer Camilla Norrback can claim eco-friendliness since 2002, and has made this top out of 100% recycled polyester.

The Orchid Statement: Marie-lise Lachapelle $375

Pinned to my hair is an orchid dipped in gold, the flower immortalized as jewelry, preserving its natural beauty. This piece originally sat as a necklace in the display, but with a thick, long curved bobby pin, it became a hairpiece rather simply. With an entrepreneurial sculptor father and high fashion model artist mother, Montreal native Marie-Lise Lachapelle captured the attention of her own celebrity clients with her stunningly delicate jewelry. She made the jump from styling to full time jewelry making in 2005.

The Mary Janes: Pedro Garcia, $180

Just about the only thing that could compliment the flower in my hair is Mary Jane. And this pair by Pedro Garcia elevates the look with a touch of demure formality. Hailing from the south of Spain, the brand breathes the Mediterranean Sea.

Read more about the store in our interview with AvaMaria owner Katherine Virketiene.

AvaMaria | 107 Crosby Street, New York, NY 212.966.0909

Photography by Christopher Hall

Adorned with rubies, rare jewels and gold, the hotel admitted it probably went overboard in “attempts to overload” the tree. A 43-foot faux fir with semi-precious stones – talk about a tricked-out tree.

When you spend $11 million on a tree, it raises a couple questions.

Is this “tree gluttony” a sincere Santa-season celebration, or is it pure show-off? What kind of security team guards a tree decked with boughs of gemstones? What about the children?!

After the tree was unveiled last week, a chorus of “What were they thinking?” went up, prompting the hotel to check its motives. Like a naughty child sitting on Santa’s lap, the hotel said they had some regrets for spending so much.

I love Abu Dhabi Christmas cheer.

[Link Love: Guardian]

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CREDITS: Maryna Linchuk

Now what I want to know is who they “paid” ( whatever you want to consider paid to be) to even get someone to consider making a grody show with these bitches… Stay tuned for a white trash version of Jersey Shore?

“Mistress Makeovers..Starting Over!” This one will feature Tiger Woods’ alleged two mistresses Joslyn James and Jamie Jungers, Reggie Bush’s ex-girlfriend, January Gessert, and Ashton Kutcher’s alleged mistress, Brittany Jones. “

Sources  say that Joslyn and Jamie will get breast implants, January will receive a Brazilian Butt and botox (perhaps to resemble Kim?!) and Brittany’s still undecided.

which is supposed to help them “start over” and reinvent themselves so they can “find true love.”

Yeah right, like that will happen this is ridic.

Nars Fall 2010 collection is stunning. There's no arguing about that. The eye colors are bold and each one of them can and should be the focal point of a full makeup look. I passed on the lip colors despite their gorgeousness because Nars lipsticks are too dry for me. But I was most curious about the new limited edition blush, Douceur, because the texture is so soft and sheer, and it lacks the gold shimmer found in most Nars blushes.  The question was: would it be too light to show up on my skin?

Some bloggers recommended Douceur for light skin tones and they’re mostly right- if you’re very tan or dark there’s a good chance this blush wouldn’t work for you, even when layered heavily. But my medium-pale olive skin actually loves this color because it’s visible but looks very natural. I don’t need to build the intensity or use a super thick brush. One swipe is all it takes for an easy effortless look.

The swatches show you just how compatible Douceur and I are. I swatched with a regular Chanel blush brush and only swiped once, just as I would do on my face. You can see that awful mosquito bite I got the other day right on my wrist (it hurts like you wouldn't believe), and the blush color is just a natural extension of the shade I get when bitten. Not a recommended method for testing makeup, but it works. You can also see that the NARS imprint in the compact fades as soon you swipe your brush over it. I started using it right away, without taking pictures first, so by the time I got to photograph the blush it was almost gone.

Bottom Line: I hope they reconsider the limited edition thing. I want Douceur in the permanent line.

NARS Douceur Blush ($26) for Fall 2010 is available from most decent department stores, Sephora and narscosmetics.com.

Photos and swollen wrist are all mine.

Copyright ©2006-2010 Gaia Fishler, The Non-Blonde. Content poaching is both illegal and ugly.

LINK LOVE:NARS Blush Douceur Fall 2010 Limited Edition

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Been gaga over this sibling duo’s chain body jewellry and ear cuffs for awhile and must have the gold toe ring. check out their new
collection here, straight out of san francisco.

http://www.littersf.com/

LINK LOVE:Litter SF

When Bunmi Olaye showed at Africa Fashion Week, the world took notice. Not only was Nelson Mandela’s wife, Graca Michel, an instant fan, but Michelle Obama followed, sending a request to the African designer for one of the line’s coats. When one of the world’s most influential fashionistas take notice of a young designer, only good things can come (hello, Isabel Marant and Jason Wu). Bunmi Olaye is a name to learn — fast.

Bunmi created this gorgeous double breasted white coat specially for The First Lady. Bunmi is now in talks with Harrods to have the line picked up at the department store. Fingers crossed.

If you just can’t wait, get the white wool, double breasted coat look here in the meantime, before it becomes a major trend:

Not only is this Mackage off white wool blend ‘MJ’ leather detail coat ($366.99, down from $583) a classic winter style, but it’s majorly discounted on Bluefly right now.

You will love the gold chain enclosures on this chic Milly Phoebe Chain coat ($645). It’s perfect for work, and even to dressy events.

You will love the exotic-looking buttons and belt buckle on this Soia & Kyo off white wool drill ‘Katrina Z’ belted coat ($276, down from $395). Also – the price is nice.

Check out this week’s online sample sales. Get a classic look with our guide to the little black dress, skinny jeans, blazers, and chain strap bags.

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Fendi….ummmmm

via: net-a-porter

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It looks like Team Great Britain will be bringing home the gold medal in the best dressed category next Olympics, thanks to Stella McCartney. According to Vogue UK, the English designer has been appointed creative director of Team GB’s adidas uniforms for both the Olympic and Paralympic teams. Not only is Stella McCartney the first high-end designer to make Olympic uniforms, but the 2012 Olympics will be held in London, England-McCartney’s home country. So support her sporty style and shop these awesome finds from adidas by Stella McCartney:

This adidas by Stella McCartney Perf Fit Golf jacket ($125, down from $154) looks stylish whether your teeing up or taking a smoothie break.

Get a few compliments while getting your fitness on with the lighter-than-air adidas by Stella McCartney Stu shorts ($85, down from $99).

Show off your wild side with this adidas by Stella McCartney Dance Zebra-Print Racer tank ($75). The racer back straps are ruched in the back for a feminine feel.

Don’t wait until 2012, get in shape now (or at least look good trying) with our guides to the best cheap workout gear, the best sports bras, and the best cool sneakers. Subscribe to SheFinds for fashion updates.

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LINK LOVE:Great Britain Will Go For Gold In Style Next Olympics–In Stella McCartney

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Lolita Phyton bag

Work safari-chic into your wardrobe with exotic extras like this Christian Louboutin’s spotted brown python shoulder bag. Carry it by the gold chain to give tailored separates edge. Pair with your favourite wardrobe classics to uplift your fashion spirit,you are so made for a chic working Tuesday!

i’m also Twitter.

LINK LOVE:Tuesday serves candy!

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“I owned a bar/restaurant called the Alibi Room in Brisbane Australia. I used to run a club called Monsterland, i also did Monster Joe’s and the Depot. had a TV pilot for MTV once. I have lots of tattoos and plans for many more. I played in a band called Roshambo. A really long while ago I played in a band called the Melniks. A long while ago, I managed bands.I have pretty severe ADD.I have a motorbike, two pushbikes and around 30 tattoos.I have fucked up more things than i can probably count…but havent actually died yet, so it cant be all bad can it?

well except from the brain haemmorage/stroke…that kind of sucked..” says James.

Well can you tell me what brizo bands you were in?

I was in the very first incarnation of Custard called Custard Gun. I only lasted four shows..I got a phone call from David the singer, saying, “we are having band practice tomorrow. You dont have to come…” It broke my heart at the age of 16…I then joined The Melniks for a bunch of years…then played for around ten years in Roshambo.

Your fave gig you ever went to?

Can i have a top three?? Dinosaur jr, Magic dirt and The Melniks at festival hall in brisbane..maybe 1995 i think??? My favourite overseas band, my favourite australian band and my band all on the stage where The Beatles played..pretty fucking cool.

The Bronx and Mariachi el bronx…Just a magical life changing night of music.Every person who plays in a band should watch The Bronx live, just fucking incredible.

NOFX – thebarton theatre, adelaide. I got to play “the decline” live onstage with NOFX, one of my favourite bands of all time.

What you love about pop culture…

Wow, that’s an essay answer right there. I love how disposable pop culture is, and how it manages to become a part of human history. I used to run a collectables store years ago and just adore how much people are into it what they collect…

You have an awesome collection of toys and kitsch stuff…Your favourite pieces???

Shogun warriors – huge fucking plastic robots from the 70s (like two feet tall) that had fists that fired off and threw ninja stars…they are from the golden age of toys that could actually hurt kids.

Smash em up derby cars – pull zip powered destruction cars that came with ramps so you could make them jump through the air, hit each other and explode!

AT AT – the big four legged walkers from “the empire strikes back”

N64 – I know it’s a computer game console but im calling it a toy as well…I will never ever ever ever get tired of Golden Eye or Mario Karts on this machine.

Paper Planes – I know it’s not really a toy, but I play with them and make them and once filmed one flying for almost four minutes..I threw it off the top of a high rise hotel at the gold coast.

You have a gorgeous daughter who is almost an accessory with you when you’re out around the city/ valley. Hell Yeah even photographed you and her for a shoot in Issue 2. Frankie Trouble- what’s behind her name?

Yeah i wanted to give her a name that would let her know she didnt have to be the same as other kids, but at the same time calling her “trouble” as a first name would be akin to child abuse. I also really like guys names for girls..she was either going to be Frankie or Max.

James and Frankie in Hell Yeah Magazine

Tell us about your love of tattoos…

I have really severe adhd and I pretty much wake up every morning and go “hey check out my tattoos…awesome” but if I had to name a favourite it would probably be my jar jar binks tattoo which is a work in progress by Link or my “knuckles” knuckle tattoos by Loz at Seventh Circle. The Jar Jar just shits people to tears and that’s funny in itself and the “knuckles” got onto ‘lol tatz’ which made me proud. Probably not as proud as my mum was…..

What’s up with the Airwalk tattoo??

It’s a big airwalk logo on my lower back..when link first started allstar tattoo we were trying to work out ways of getting free pubicity. i was sitting talking with the marketing manager of airwalk and she was “it would be awesome if we could find some idiot to get an airwalk tattoo” and i just watched my hand go up “i am your idiot”. It ended up being a full page ad in a bunch of sports/surf/skate mags..it was pretty cool. I’m not a really shirt-off guy so it’s not like anyone even sees it. I also have a Ralph magazine logo but that’s another story..

Tell us 3 things that make you go hell yeah?

Hanging out with my daughter, shooting guns with Averil and drag racing my motorbike with Dr Danger.

So what James owes some people money, is crazy and he’s one of those mates I wouldn’t wanna date although one Hell Yeah BFF has- he is a bloody interesting dude, always up for fun, positive and supportive of the creative arts and drums to his own beat- and for that James, we salute you!

LINK LOVE:Hell Yeah BFFs- James Straker, Trouble Maker

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Jacques Fath Vintage (I see Jackie O., audrey Hepburn or some other equally chic person behind these.)

Rick Owens (nice detail…it reminds me that I need a new denim skirt.)

Sharon Wauchob (I’m usually not a big fan of white dresses (more for stain reasons than anything else), but this one is quite appealing. I’m sold on the sleeves and the hemline.)

Victim (this is one fabulous dress….I love the back just as much as the front! It offers so…many styling options; great with heels or flats, or add fierce booties and a leather jacket for early spring and fall.)

Horace (aren’t these great…they would look so good with the gold report wedges pictured below.)

Report (love, love, love these…..there is just something about gold metallic!)

Report Signature (this versatile sandal offers so many styling options…..they would work great with all of the clothing items featured.)

LINK LOVE:Cute Stuff

Awesome awesome ‘snakegold fish skin heel’ booties from finsk. Available at Oak.

From Justin’s own line for Barney’s Coop, this ‘Shot Through the Heart Necklace’ is the perfect mix of super cute and badass. 14k white gold necklace with puffy heart pendant and 14k yellow gold diamond encrusted gun. 1″ pendant drop. 18″ chain.

Buy it here

It’s no surprise that everyone likes the feeling of gold rushing through their fingertips. But now, gold has made its way to your face! New facial treatments use gold flakes for the ultimate replenishing treatment. Chantecaille’s Nano Gold Energizing Cream promises, “unprecedented antioxidant and anti-ageing powers.” Just make sure you have a good $700 to swap at the cash register. Umo’s 24 carat gold facial uses sheets of gold to press and massage into the skin. With these establishments created by Japenese companies, the gold rush has been unstoppable. Gold facial products are rolling into stores by the minute!