Stake Out for Posen

I swear this never gets old. Or at least I hope the trend of high end designers turning over a new leaf and offering low-priced collections for the masses to fight and fondle over is not over. Zac Posen is the next in line to offer a low-priced collection for Target which launches in late April; however, fashionistas with some discretionary income may be in luck as Target is launching a Pop-Up Shop for the collection on April 15th (a week prior to the nationwide launch of the collection).

What makes this one so special however is it is only for 24-hours. Yes, only 24 hours. Apparently after the debacle of the Liberty of London pop-up shop (had to close a day early due to the lack of merchandise), Target has learned its lesson. Another interesting tidbit about this Pop-Up Shop? Doors open at 11pm. Yes 11pm, an hour before midnight. I wouldn't be surprised however to see long lines of dreamers dancing to the beat of the DJ while waiting to grab and go.

Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if I am not out there with the masses. The collection is cute, sexy and definitely worth missing my bedtime.

-Tamera Blair Darden

Model Monday: BAM! Newcomer Lais Ribeiro

Check out stunner Lais Ribeiro from Woman Model Management in NYC. As the designers shift into their Fall/Winter Campaigns the need for new faces flood the scene. Lais brings a different look to the table, I haven't seen a girl like her lately that is for sure. Her beauty brings a new and ultra-unique look to the modeling world. Already turning the heads of some of the top names in the industry, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Versace, Dior, D&G she has been said to have the looks of a "classic" ... this newcomer is here to stay.

Until next week, kissed- B

Bess NYC

As a non-New Yorker, I can sometimes be a little behind when it comes to fashion on the other side of the pond. But one US label that's creating a lot of hype over here is Bess. It's only stocked in two stores in the capital over here, and we Brits are very jealous! We're loving the black lace and leather in the A/W 10 collection, and the label has that urban edge perfect for any grunge girl. Come on America- we gave you Topshop, you should give us Bess! Fair's fair...

Bess NYC

Kay Weston

Diana Dias-Leao: Dare to Wear

Should you happen to find yourself in my current country of residence (that's the UK) in the near future, take a trip up North to Liverpool to see the 'Dare to Wear' exhibition by former fashion designer Diana Dias-Leao at the Walker gallery.

Dias-Leao gave up fashion design at the age of 60 to concentrate on glass making. The end result is a collection merging both fashion and glassware, consisting of 14 glass dresses and two corsets made from barbed wire, each taking three weeks to make. The exhibition runs from 27th March 2010 until 30th September 2011.

Kay Weston

Atalanta Weller

Just can't find a good statement shoe? Fear not, Brit designer Atalanta Weller has some of the most out-there designs we've ever seen. Practical they are not, but who cares when they look this cool?

Weller's shoes have featured in Vogue and i-D, and she's certainly not shy of a bit of boundary-pushing. She has worked with House of Holland for the past four seasons, as well as collaborating with Gareth Pugh, and is also renowned for creating a shoe entirely from BMW car parts. She designed an altogether more wearable shoe line for Sinha Stanic, and word is she'll be launching her own collection soon. Fingers crossed! Though seeing as she doesn't even have a website yet, don't count on it happening just yet...

Kay Weston