Style Spotlight: Gwen Stefani

After 10 years of anticipation the band No Doubt has set a release date of September 25, 2012 for their sixth studio album entitled 'Push and Shove'.  The first single from the album is 'Settle Down' and hits July 16th.

As the countdown begins for all Gwen and company fans....I thought I would pay homage to the front woman herself Gwen Stefani whom, is a fashion icon in her own right.  Every year, hell every month is a new fashion adventure with Stefani from looks inspired by punk rock, 30's glamor, chola chic, bindi goddess, Alice in Wonderland, The Sound of Music, Harujuku....well the list goes on.  In any case I think we can all agree that the singer/songwriter, designer, L'Oreal spokeswoman has to put it in her words "the style that's wicked".

Here's some of my favorite Gwen moments... can't wait to get the new cd in my hands!

Red Carpet Rundown: Gwen Stefani

We're all guilty of it, I mean a celeb on the red carpet how can you not look. Although I look I don't normally discuss I leave it to the main-stream press, but I have to make an exception here. This look has stirred up rumors and gossip in the industry most of them related to Stefani taking credit for the amfAR Gala gown even though the design is said to be Michael Angel's.

The truth:

-Gwen Stefain wore this L.A.M.B custom gown to the 2011 Cannes amfAR Gala. The design was a collaboration between Stefani and designer Michael Angel. After the event the gown was auctioned off and raised $125,000 for amfAR.

Now let's get to what we're all here for...the fashion; Gwen looks amazing- a somkey eye and gold jewelry give this elegant dress a bit of an edge. Sorry Aniston, this is how you work a red carpet.

Icon Status: Sunglasses

Yes it's that time of year again. I am not looking forward to the heat and sweating my ass off all over Manhattan but, I am looking forward to the season of the sunglasses. I know you wear yours all year round, but when the coats and layers come off, your eyewear tends to become the star of the show.

When I hit the stores I'll be back with my favorite pick of sunglasses for the moment...until then here's some inspiration and iconic eyewear for you to drool over. Warning: If you're not a fan of the HUGE sunnies you can turn away now Me, I'm a fan maybe 'cause I think I have a big round face and I need to compensate, or maybe it's just 'cause nothing says I'm an important SUPERSTAR like super-sized frames.....Louis Vuitton 'Bindi' Sunglasses circa 2007

Michael Kors Sunglasses Fall 09' (sidenote: I saw these glasses up close and personal when I was working for W Magazine and they are Ah-Mazing in person, although I never saw them go to retail...shame)

Chanel Sunglasses

Mykita and Bernhard, Limited Edition Sunglasses Est. $500

Anna Wintour in her signature Chanel Sunnies

Anna Dello Russo Rachel Zoe....she did ofcourse coin the word 'sunnies'