Oh my, what a lovely coat! May I take your photo?

A while ago the creative minds at Refinery 29 put together a How-To-Get-Shot-By-The-Sartorialist flow diagram to get your pic snapped by the reknown style stalker. That feat is about to get a whole lot easier! Scott Schuman aka the Sartorialist just blogged about his recent collaboration with Burberry for their new website Art of the Trench. To celebrate the history and heritage of the classic brand, Schuman walked the fashionable fields in search of crisp Burberry trench coat-clad characters. So we all know what to do now - grab those trenches and get going!

Art of the Trench

Louis Vuitton - Lifesaver

As a child, I admit, I was always obsessed with cute things. Especially stationary and for some reason, band aids. As a result, I perused the isles of many a cute stationary store in the hopes of finding more goodies to add to my treasured collection. My obsession was such that when the time came that I actually needed to use one, I would cast a longing glance at my cute band aid selection but the costs would outweigh the benefits and I would instead suffice with a standard Band-Aid band aid.

Now there is more reason to be sparing about the use of band aids (or unsparing in some people's case) for Louis Vuitton have created a limited edition first aid kit in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Red Cross. Aluminum cases filled with all your immediate first-aid needs are set snug in leather pockets forming a red cross with red and silver coloured cases. Enveloped in Louis Vuitton's signature monogram trunk with gold hardware to boot, the front is splashed with the Red Cross logo - a symbol of hope and reassurance should anyone be in less than tip top condition.

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This is not the first of Louis Vuitton's collaborative side-step from your standard luxury baggage and clothing range, what with skateboards and lawn bowls, who knows who (or what) will be graced with Louis' lovable label next!

Time to hit the books

Ah books; my escape, my confidant, my teacher. How I adore thee. But what usually begins as a relationship of adoration and care more often than not turns into one of frustration and despair come exam time. I often find myself desperately seeking refuge in a Mediterranean cook book, a witty novel or a meticulous biography - anything to distract me from the harsh, neglected words of a textbook. Sigh, if only my love of theory was akin to that of fashion.

During one particularly fierce bout of enmity with Strategic Marketing, my weary eyes were delighted to glimpse a preview of Maison Martin Margiela's newest self-named book. The elusive Belgian designer, as mysterious as his clothes are creative, takes the world on a behind-the-scenes journey of his modest to monumental steadily growing empire. Providing insights of his inspirations and achievements and documenting myriad milestones in his career, this book overflows with lovely images of iconic pieces, memorabilia and backstage beauties. Bound in a rustic muslin covering, the embroidered logo is a tribute to tribute to Margiela's legacy, two clean slates between which a decade of abstract design and radical fashion await.

My time is up, I must now go and seek peace with my neglected textbooks in the hopes that they will be kind enough to see me through finals!

Images from Wallpaper*

Longing fur winter...

Right now I am dreaming of cool, crisp winds, softly drifting snowflakes, warm woollen mittens and steaming hot chocolate. That's right - I am officially over summer (and it hasn't really even begun yet). Peeling sunburn, colonies of freckles, ridiculously warm breezes, sweating at just the thought of movement - it's all a bit too much for my delicate, highly heat-sensitive skin. On the bright side, I have just under one month to wait until I can once again embrace winter wonderland, reunite with my beloved winter wardrobe and snuggle up in front of a crackling fireplace somewhere in the northern hemisphere. I admit, my premature disdain for summer this year has quite possibly been induced by the myriad editorials recently prowling the magazine scene featuring one of winter's finest - fur.

Skye Stracke for Marie Claire Italy, photographed by Jock Sturges, styled by Monika Kropfitsch

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Raquel Zimmermann for Vogue Paris, photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, styled by Emmanuelle Alt

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Constance Jablonski for Vogue Russia, photographed by KT Auleta, styled by Samuel Drira

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Alla Kostromicheva for Numéro #108 photographed by Sebastian Kim

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Alas, my obsession with the spring summer collections just passed has been short-lived. But rest assured upon my return I suspect I shall be hit with an overwhelming desire for iced peach teas and slouchy tees and ready for a drop of summer - flip flops and tans aside.

When I grow up...

http://ryanmcginley.com/kids

Say 'cheese'! Styled by Panos Yiapanis and named 'Kids - We Don't Need No Education', Ryan McGinley snaps up happy little vegemites for the fall/winter edition of Purple magazine. Dressed in fall/winter 09-10 collection's best, McGinley perfectly portrays what kids inevitably do when faced with a camera - pull faces funny and strike little poses. Tweed, boots and statement shoulders come complete with child-inspired head gear, Louis Vuitton bunny ears and boys clad in heels and dresses. These kids are only too eager to fill the shoes of muses past - move over Baptiste!