CURRENT OBSESSION: Celine Berlingot Clutch

This season's must have accessory once again hails from Celine.  Phoebe Philo who gave us the luggage tote introduces her latest hit; the Berlingot Clutch.  Inspired by the French pyramid candy, this clutch is major.  Available in a variety of colors and textures from brushed mohair, shirred mink to woven leather.  I suggest putting your pre-order in now as I predict other designers will soon be creating their own version of this soon-to-be classic.

STYLE STAR: Erica Pelosini

One of my favorite things about Fashion Week (be it men or women in any city) is the street style. And no one makes a street style statement quite like Erica Pelosini.  As a contributing editor to Vogue Nippon Erica is no stranger to high fashion- luckily her sense of style isn't limited to the pages of a magazine and that's what makes her today's style star.

SPRING 2014: 3.1 Phillip Lim

Obsessed doesn't even begin to describe my feelings toward the SS14 Phillip Lim collection.  I have been following the menswear spring 14' collections and was going to do an overview post however, the 3.1 Phillip Lim collection stopped me in my tracks; I had to drop everything I was doing and make a post now.

For SS14 Lim was everything to everyone, he gave us- grunge in the form of plaids, punk with leather and grommets, surfer dude in Hawaiian floral, streamlined minimalism with color blocking, androgynous with long hemlines...did I mention he was everything?  With so many inspirations what the designer did not give us is confusion; unlike many young designers the 3.1 Phillip Lim collection was cohesive and well edited/styled.  Each look transitioned to the next with fluidity and pattern/colors/fabrics/textures played off and complimented each other.  To view the full collection and decide for yourself visit style.com http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2014MEN-PLIM

TREND ALERT: Oversized Coats

Whether it's an exaggerated lapel, dropped armhole, rounded shoulder or long/flared hem: the over-sized coat is the must have addition for fall.

From top to bottom: Proenza Schouler, Jil Sander, Celine, Fendi, Rochas, Simone Rocha, The Row, Balenciaga

STYLE ICON: Shala Monroque

Shala Monroque former editor of Pop magazine, current editor at Garage mag, fashion consultant at Prada, girlfriend to art mogul Roman Abramovich, blogger, socialite, jet-setter, muse...well let's just say all-around fabulous and call it a day.

It's no wonder she has such a laundry list of accomplishments in the fashion world, whether she's sitting front row at fashion week or just walking the streets of New York Shala is a style icon.  She can wear Prada head-to-toe without making it look contrived or mix denim with vintage and designer duds like nobodies business.  I've been watching her style evolution for years and I just can't get enough.

You can get more Shala Monroque at www.shalasrabbithole.com and follow her on twitter @shalamonroque

CURRENT OBSESSION: Givenchy HDG Tote

The Givenchy HDG tote named after founder Hubert de Givenchy, pays homage to the house of Givenchy-luxury and elegance with a modern twist.  The HDG tote is a must have for any well-healed bag collector.  Available at Bergdorf Goodman prices start at $2,595.

Neoprene Dream

I have a dream...that it's autumn year round everyone carries crocodile Birkin bags, wears Christian Louboutin pumps and oversized Fendi fur coats......and then I wake up and I'm whisked back into the reality of hot sticky summer days.  Might as well make the best of it by getting on board with a summer staple- neoprene.

Neoprene is to summer what leather is to winter.  What was once limited to the surfing crowd via wetsuits is now a designer favorite and transformed into bags, dresses etc.  So enjoy the dog days of summer and get on trend with neoprene in the modality of your choice.

-Fendi, 2Jours Studded Tote, Neiman Marcus ($3,590)
-T by Alexander Wang, Neoprene Bomber Jacket, Neiman Marcus ($204)
-Comme des Garcon, Pouch, Saks Fifth Avenue ($190)
-Lanvin, Neoprene Dress, MyTheresa.com ($1,673)
-3.1 Phillip Lim, Neoprene Skirt, Nordstrom
-Clover Canyon, Dress, Shopbop.com ($196.80)

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