The Fashion and Art Worlds have always been attached at the hip. Fashion designers are considered “artists” just the same and for Fashion Weeks all across the globe, many collaborate with gallery spaces to showcase their designs.

Laura Su’s roots are based in art, as she graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration. Though embarking on Prismera Design, her jewelry and accessories line, painting has always been near and dear to her heart and an inspiration for her collections: “Watercolor is a medium that I’ve loved since art school and painting these lovely girls has allowed me to continue embracing color in a different way while designing my line of jewelry.”

Su has just released her second series of fashion illustration prints comprised of five designs: Scarlet, Cadmium Yellow, Emerald, Cobalt, and Coral. Each is printed on slightly textured 100% cotton rag paper and the inks are professionally archived. The prints come in sizes 5″ x 7″ and 11″ x 14″, as well as sets of three for both sizes. Prices range from $20-$55 and frames are available as well.

Visit www.prismeradesign.com to purchase.

It was hard to not hear about the fabulous collaboration between Barbie, and her god-father, Monsieur Louboutin. The first doll, the Cat Burglar, launched in November, and sold out with rave reviews. Now, everyone’s favorite trend-setter has received her second head to toe makeover by the uber designer, for a look that is fresh for spring, and totally Parisian chic.

Dressed in a khaki, safari-inspired dress and over the knee, hot pink fringed boots, Barbie looks fashion forward, chic and well, damn, those boots are amazing! This look is completely different from the Cat Burglar, and represents a different facet of the Christian Louboutin woman. And the added bonus, this doll comes with a wardrobe of three alternate pairs of shoes, complete with mini Christian Louboutin boxes and bags. I don’t know what is more fun, carrying your own Louboutin box, or being able to dress your Barbie doll in different shoes each day. I must say, the safari look has never looked so glam.

The ultimate collectible item, Safari Barbie by Christian Louboutin, will be available starting tomorrow, March 3, for $150 at Net-A-Porter and BarbieCollector.com, but you better hurry.  This fashionable lady has many admirers; there’s already a wait list! And hopefully, I am at the top of it. And remember, this is only the second of the line of Barbie by Christian Louboutin, there will be a third released in May, so stay tuned. 

We might be well into 2010, but with a new season upon us, nothing would do you better than to revamp your life. A little “Spring Cleaning” is in order and what better way to get chic and organized than with luxury lifestyle consultant, Maria Gabriela Brito.

Maria Gabriela Brito specializes in a selection of services to assist New Yorkers and visitors to the city in the areas of fashion, interior décor, wine and art: an assisted shopping trip for the perfect frock, a quick way to refresh your interiors, a crash course on wine (and which one to serve at your upcoming dinner party), a guide through the art scene, or just someone to take you gallery hopping off the beaten track? Lifestyling by Maria Gabriela Brito offers an insider’s view (and insider’s access) to many of the city’s best-kept secrets.

A former lawyer and Harvard grad with expertise in lifestyle areas and great personal style, she will  help you experience the true New York City and find out what you need in the easiest way possible.  Visit her website, www.mariabrito.com , including her blog. Maria speaks several languages so international readers are more than welcome.

Win a half-day working one-on-one with Maria Gabriela Brito from POSHGLAM, for the Lifestyling activity of your choice.

To enter, send your name, address, and your choice of lifestyling activity to Faith@POSHGLAM.com. For those visiting New York City, send your dates of availability. Contest ends March 12, 2010 at MIDNIGHT EST.

More images of Maria below.

Celebrities are constantly on the move, whether it be to a fabulous vacation locale or a set in a far-off destination. With all of that travel, it can’t be easy to carry books around, after all, they pack quite a bit of clothing, which is sure to hit the weight capacity on most airlines.

Take a cue from AnnaLynne McCord, who was spotted backstage at the Jill Stuart show during New York Fashion Week with her Nook, Barnes & Noble’s new e-reader. McCord, a self proclaimed tech geek, brings her Nook wherever she goes, even to the hottest fashion soiree in town. High style and educated, this starlet has it all going on, and is sure to never miss out on the latest trends or the latest best-seller.

The Nook retails for $259 at Barnes & Noble.

Photos courtesy of Justin Campbell.

Be one of the first to smell the scent from a fabulous new collection of travel candles. Soon to launch, ecowix, is a budding candle company devoted to the growing eco-conscious society. The assortment is a varying range of scents, so there is something for everyone to fall in love with! The candles are travel-friendly, eco-friendly and economically-friendly, so basically, they are friendly all around, and yummy, too. They are meant to be purchased as gifting items for someone special, especially for those who you never know what to gift, because everyone loves a delicious smelling candle that they can take on the road. Spruce up your bedroom, living room or hotel room with a scent that lifts your spirits and makes you happy.

The winner will receive one of the first developed scents, a delicate marriage of Rose, Ylang Ylang and Vanilla (it’s a bedroom candle). If you are interested in winning* the first in a series of newly crafted scents, tweet this giveaway @POSHGLAM, and email Kimberly@POSHGLAM.com, with “ecowix fan” in the subject and your name, address, phone number with your favorite scent .

*Giveaway deadline is March 7, 2010.

A stones throw, yet a world away from the main fashion week tent, the third show of the day, Maria Grachvogel’s Autumn/Winter 2010 show took place at the Waldorf Hilton. Potted palm trees and a giant skylight were a fitting backdrop to a collection that sought to bring nature to life in clothing. A huge stormy rumble sounded the start of the show and the first few looks were aptly storm-cloud coloured – dark grey, black and navy dresses in satin chiffon were loose and flowing (but retained a slightly severe edge with high cowl necks or sharp shoulders) and high-waisted wool savannah pants looked so comfortable to wear. Out of all the darkness a beautiful scarlet long-sleeved silk crepe gown stood out for all the right reasons, followed by more savannah pants and loose tunics, this time in emerald green and chartreuse.

Perhaps a progression from all the focus on the shoulders last winter, this season there have been lots of capes on the catwalk in London. Grachvogel’s were short, stopping just above the elbow, and either black fur or leather. Elsewhere capelet layers fell from the shoulders of gowns, adding extra femininity.

Where the nature aspect of the collection really came out was in the prints. In the second half of the show the silhouette was maintained (long, fluid and loosely draped) but the clothes were covered in a mottled print reminiscent of mossy rocks or cave walls, varying from jade and sapphire tones to purples and greys. It worked particularly well on the trains of gowns that closed the show – a show that many people were calling one of the best of day one.

– Katie Wright

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If Valentines has left you feeling a little lonely, or thinking that you need to shake up your relationship… then maybe it’s time to query yourself!

Romance doesn’t have to happen just once a year, so we’re offering America’s couples an alternative date night that won’t break the bank, by challenging you and your loved one to spend the evening in with the new British hom-rom-com Mr Right.

A fast-paced, colorful, and exuberantly romantic-comedy that tells the intertwined tales of Louise, an attractive Brit looking for love, and her gay friends, including producer Harry who lives with his rascal young actor boyfriend Alex; Rugby player William who dates soap star Lawrence; and wealthy artist Tom who is trying to hold on to the model Lars. When Louise brings her latest catch Paul to dinner, this unwittingly sets off a chain of events that calls into question each couple’s relationship, as well as challenging Paul’s heterosexuality!

Mr Right merges metrosexual and gay style with a backdrop of London cool as it dares you to find your Mr Right…

To celebrate the release, POSHGLAM is giving away 5 copies of this fantastic movie.

Would you like to win a Mr. Right DVD and an immediate date-night with your special someone? Enter our raffle* by tweeting the giveaway @POSHGLAM and emailing Samantha@POSHGLAM.com, subject “Mr. Right.” Please include your name, mailing address and email address. Also, for some fun, please guess the British city in which the movie is filmed: London, Manchester or Liverpool?

*Giveaway deadline is March 5, 2010.

Dating Dossier Teaser by Erin Donnelly is an absolute must for those singles looking to style it up for their next night on the town.  What to wear, and more importantly, how to wear it is what Miss Dossier focuses on in this audio book.

Listen to it in your car, on your way to work, or just before going to bed to give you sweet dreams of vamping up your dating life and finding success with love.

The audio book can be purchased online HERE!

Pump up the volume at your next party with the Geneva Sound Systems XL iPod player ($1,999.00)

Coming in the Geneva traditional red, white or black, this powerful stereo system not only plays music from an iPod, but also plays CDs and has an FM radio. Geneva Sound XL plays music as if it were coming from a larger and more expensive stereo set.

In additional, the hi-tech stereo system comes with a remote controller. Aluminum floor pedestals are also available for purchase.

For purchasing information, see Geneva.

Started in 1920, TOUS is a luxury style brand that specializes in all things from jewelry to watches and accessories.

A POSHGLAM favorite are the TOUS Writing accessories. Made of stainless steel and offering a variety of designs, these pens are fabulous for sticking in a personal planner or atop your favorite table in the den.

Two great picks are the Steel and Leather Pen with Onyx Bear ($88) and the Laquered Black pen ($126).

For purchasing, visit TOUS.