More than 40 years ago Peter Blake, the British Pop Art icon, designed the album cover for The Beatles “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”. Today, you can wear one of his works of art thanks to a collaboration with Beatle offspring Stella McCartney. According to The Moment, Blake’s clouds were inspired by the great landscape painter John Constable. McCartney’s collection includes a cloud covered dress, blouse, T-shirt, tote bag and espadrilles.

Apparently, the McCartney’s and Blake do well together. The album art for “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” is probably one of the most iconic album covers of all time (in my very humble opinion), and I’m seriously coveting this espadrilles. Who doesn’t want to walk on clouds?

Want to learn more about the man behind the print? Check out Peter Blake: About Collage, this catalogue opens with an interview in which he discusses his use of collage, his influences, and his many collaborations with musicians, writers and performers. It goes on to showcase a collection of work that tests the boundaries of collage and collecting.

I’ve been seeing more and more beauty site’s doing write-up’s on these new lip balm Smooth Sphere’s from Eos and my curiosity has definitely been piqued. 95% organic and 100% natural, they contain shea butter, jojoba oil, and vitamin E for moisturizers. The Smooth Sphere’s come in three mouth-watering flavors: Honeysuckle Honeydew, Summer Fruit, and Sweet Mint. Natural products and yummer flavors are always a plus for me, but what is so cool about this product- and what sets it apart from the millions of lip products out there- is its cool shape.

A sort-of hybrid between gloss in a pot and a roll-on stick, not only is it totally cute (kind of like a cartoon alien egg), but according to the company he round shape allows more precise application. Which I am pretty sure means less waste and more bang for your buck. I was already pretty sure I needed to get my hands on one of these to try out for myself when I came across this photo on Spolied Pretty:

Um, hello there Chuck Bass. What you got there? A yummy Smooth Sphere in Honeysuckle Honeydew? Yaaa, it’s a tad bit girlie of him… but, I’m sold. What’s good enough for Chuck Bass’ lips is good enough for mine.

Do you have those outfits, or articles of clothing, you find yourself wearing over and over to the point where you are almost embarrassed? Outfits that are brainless, look good on you, and can be mixed-up a little with accessories- yet you kind of wonder if anyone else notices how often you wear them? Well, I sure do. And so does Chloë Sevigny.

Chloë modeling variations of Chloé’s long jacket and scalloped shorts suit, at the label’s L.A. opening bash, the Paley Center, Veuve Clicquot’s Governors Island polo match, and again at last week’s Swarovski Crystallized party. Of course, my well-worn outfits (think skinny jeans and American Apparel tees) certainly do not equate to gorgeous Chloé suits. Then again, I am in little danger of being photographed and plastered all over the internet when I am a repeat outfit offender. So what do you think, is Chloë’s philosophy of finding what works and sticking with it inspiring you to wear your favorite pieces more often?

Not only does Chloë share her name with her uniform’s label, she is also one of the faces of their new fragrance (so maybe there is a reason for her constantly wearing Chloé).

If you haven’t checked out the fragrance for yourself, you totally should. It is light, floral, simple and delicate, with just a hint of spice. Perfectly suited to the label and Miss Sevigny.

The roomie and I rented Confessions of a Shopaholic this weekend, and while I knew that it wasn’t going to be my favorite movie ever (I actually did not really care for the books, although I know there are many fans out there), I was hoping for some serious fashion eye candy. After all, the movie’s stylist was none other than Patricia Field, the wacky genius behind Sex & the City’s amazing, trend-setting, fashion. I have to say I was more than a little disappointed, we never got to see the main character do any serious shopping damage besides for an ugly pair of Gucci boots and a green scarf. There was not a single fashion movie montage, not a single one! The one saving grace was the movie’s star, Isla Fisher. The woman is hilarious and adorable, and her personal style is quite covetable. Much more so than her onscreen personality in Confessions of a Shopaholic.

Whether running errands in jeans or glam on the red carpet, Isla looks chic, feminine and youthful. Her style is fun without being over the top and begs to be emulated.

A fan of statement jewelry (as you can see above with her bold metal necklace choices), Isla would no doubt be smitten- as am I- with this Gilda Collar Necklace from Fiona Paxton.

Last week Kodak announced that it is discontinuing it’s Kodachrome film due to declining customer demand. In addition to the implications this announcement has on one of my favorite Paul Simon songs, the news made me sad for the fashion industry- which is still reeling from Polaroid discontinuing their instant film. Some of fashions most beloved photographers, such as Helmut Newton and Guy Bourdin, used the high contrast film for their photographs. The film is know for it’s high contrast and saturated blue, green and red colors which create dramatic images that perfectly compliment fashion’s heightened sense of reality.

Want to learn more? Check out Unseen Vogue: The Secret History of Fashion Photography.

I had a lovely late afternoon mani-pedi today and was excited to try out Essie’s Neon 2009 collection- Funky Limelight, Flirty Fucshia, Perky Purple and Punchy Pink- all perfect 80’s throwback neon colors to match my throwback neon jellies this summer.

I was surprised to discover, as I tested out the colors on my nails, that they are all matte or semi-matte when dry. Seemed a little counter-intuitive to me. Yes, matte nailpolish can look pretty cool- but it reminds me more of dark, grungy 90’s inspired colors rather than pop 80’s neons. I suppose you can always apply a shiny topcoat if you want to switch it up, however. When I arrived back home I did a little nail polish trend research and apparently matte nail polish may just be the hot new thing. OPI is introducing a matte collection next month featuring six of OPI’s most popular shades: Russian Navy, Lincoln Park After Dark, You Don’t Know Jacques!, Alpine Snow, La Paz-Itively Hot and Gargantuan Green Grape.

Now, this has me pretty excited. Russian Navy and You Don’t Know Jacques! are two of my favorites, I can totally picture rocking them in matte come this fall.

Sources: Nitrolicious, Makeup and Beauty Blog

I’m seriously obsessed with Rachel Roy’s resort 2010 color story. Lime green, coral and navy with some black and light khaki thrown in for good measure.

While the bright colors and sequined separates are perfect for those ladies lucky enough to vacation during the resort season, the more muted colors and sophisticated silhouettes (like the awesome structured shoulder of the navy blazer above) offer options for the 9-to-5 set. And, in this economy, having “something for everyone” isn’t such a bad idea.

You don’t have to wait until this winter to get the Rachel Roy resort look. Try mixing and matching within her color story now- these colors are perfect for summertime!

I love the scooped armholes of this coral Charlotte Russe Gathered Racerback Top. Pair the top with Loeffler Randall’s feminine navy Slouch Shorts for a laid back, yet totally chic, summertime look.

Image Source: Style.com

This image from Garance Doré’s amazing blog of “Italiassime Giorgia” perfectly epitomizes what I have been craving for summer- simple stripes. Whether in the form of summer dresses (this strapless version is perfection), inexpensive rib tanks from Old Navy or even lace-up stripe boots- there is something about stripes that just screams summer. Especially in chic nautical colors such as white paired with navy, red or yellow.

It’s not exactly the same dress (or maybe it is the same dress- just a different color?) but I plan on playing “American Girl in Italy” this summer while running around Los Angeles in this Ya Ya Love Yaya Eve Navy Stripe Dress.

Image Source: Garance Doré

I’m really hoping that my “plans” to make it to NYC this summer/ fall actually pan out because I am dying to go check out the High Line, a new park (just opened this month) located on the West Side of Manhattan- running from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District, to West 20th Street in Chelsea- built on an old rail road 30 feet above the city streets. If you happen to be in Manhattan, it is probably worth checking out. If not for the new park’s integrated landscape- which combines meandering concrete pathways with naturalistic plantings- then for the people watching. As Style.com has pointed out, the High Line isn’t just New York’s newest park- it’s also the city’s newest runway. Some street style looks from the park:

I’m not even at the High Line and I already have an outfit idea thanks to these lovely ladies… I’m planning on pairing my oxford blue button down shirt, with sleeves rolled up, over a white summer dress (a la lady #4).

If you are feeling the same vibe, try mixing high-end and affordable pieces like may of the women in the above photos. This oxford blue button down from Old Navy would look great worn over MK2K’s white linen shift dress.

Source: Style.com, The High Line

When designing Lanvin’s “accidental tourist” resort 2010 collection, Alber Elbaz was influenced by Acapulco… and Samantha Roson.

Hm, quite an interesting pairing, but the influences are definitely noticeable if you look for them, and totally work to create a resort collection that has something for everyone- beach-goers, urbanites, uptown girls and downtown-skinny-hipster DJ’s.

I love that this collection puts a feminine twist on Samantha Ronson’s cool-girl hipster look. While I totally love her style, I’m just a little too girlie to pull it off head to toe. So thanks, Alber Elbaz, for showing me the way.

Pair white shades- such as these Ray Ban Wayfarers, and cool kicks- I can’t get enough of my red Converse All-Stars, with your summer dresses, bright colored jumpsuits, skinny jeans, white suits and pretty much anything else to get the Lanvin/ Ronson look.

Source: Style.com, W Editors Blog Image Source: Splash News