{Choupette} The Most Famous Cat in the World

Karl Lagerfeld believes that his beloved cat, Choupette, She travels with Lagerfeld to St Tropez on his private jet “in the cockpit, with the pilot, she loves looking at the sky” K says.  She has three maids whose duties include keeping a diary of all activities and taking her to the vet for a check-up every 10 days. “I don’t take her,” Lagerfeld says. “I don’t want her to be furious with me.”. 

"You know, personally, I don't even think I'm that famous," said Lagerfeld. "Now, Choupette really is famous. She has become the most famous cat in the world. I even get propositioned by pet food companies and things like that, but it's out of the question. I'm commercial. She's not. She's spoiled to death.  Obviously."

And daddy makes sure that Choupette is well attended at all times while he's working: she has three maids, and pays a visit to the vet for a check-up every 10 days.  "I don't take her," he told The Independent. "I don't want her to be furious with me."

{Source independent.co.uk}

{under the lens} Kate Moss by Tim Walker

Kate Moss by Tim Walker for Love Magazine UK #8. Click above to preview.

{behind the scenes} The Making of Louis Vuitton 5th Ave Yayoi Kusama Windows

Go behind the scenes of the Louis Vuitton Fifth Avenue Maison and watch the Yayoi Kusama transformation take place!

{trends} Navy: The New Neutral

Navy blue is considered a “new neutral” meaning it has the ability to pair with a million hues much like tan, brown, white, grey and black can.

Carolina Herrera boatneck top / Donna Karan jacket / Donna karan / Nicholas Kirkwood high heel booties / Fendi high heel / B Brian Atwood high heel / Prada leather tote handbag / Prada tote / Ippolita gold teardrop earrings / Ippolita tear drop earrings / Navy jewelry

{arm candy} Fendi ’2Jours Elite’ Leather Shopper

 Style icons, Sarah Jessica Parker and Olivia Palermo have been spotted carrying the latest Fendi creation: The Fendi '2Jours Elite' Handbag. Richly hued leather shapes a legendary shopper styled with a sleek logo top bar and subtle juxtaposition of textures for an impeccable effect. Also, you can take advantage of Fendi's monogramming services and brand your bag with your initials as Sarah Jessica Parker did. 

 Get it at Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom starting at $2,260.     

{fashion cuts} Tour of the Art of Travel Louis Vuitton Exhibit in Shanghai

Take a virtual tour of the Louis Vuitton Art of Travel Exhibit at Plaza 66 in Shanghai in celebration of the first Louis Vuitton Maison in China. The exhibit reveals an homage to the golden age of rail travel with Louis Vuitton across the ages.

{nifty sale} Dior Shoes on Sale

Have a love for Dior shoes, but not the budget? Don't worry. Yoox.com has just stock up in a huge amount of Christian Dior shoes with pricesstarting at only $250! Hurry up and grab that pair that you are dreaming of!

{retail stores} Discover the Little Secrets of Hermes

The maison Hermès decided to share some of its secrets by launching a page and a video that reveals the "little secrets" of their prettiest shop at nº24 Rue du Fabourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, where Hermès headquarters are located since 1879. Click on the different departments, see the beautiful rooftop that inspired their perfume and get to know what's done in there.

{lookbook} Downtown Denizens

Downtown denizens by pensivepeacock featuring sequin leggings

Sequin legging / AllSaints metallic top / Valentino printed tote bag / Missoni beret beanie / Miu Miu acetate sunglasses / Christian Lacroix - CHRISTIAN LACROIX Drops 1990s

{as seen on} Beyonce Goes Feline from Head to Tot!

Beyonce and baby Blue Ivy took a stroll through New York City on Tuesday. At just two-months-old, Blue Ivy Carter is already wearing Little Marc Jacobs shoes on her little feet. The shoes can be purchased on Zappos. They come in gold, and black. The adorable shoes have an attached sock, mouse-face detailing and an embroidered tail on the back.

Beyonce is clearly already having fun playing dress-up with her baby girl and to match Blue Ivy’s mouse slippers, she wore the Charlotte Olympia’s Cat-Face slippers. Get them at Net-a-Porter.com.

{style star} Miranda Kerr, Summer Style Star

Bazaar has named Miranda Kerr the Style Star for the summer. In an endless line of ladies in filmy dresses and laidback cut-offs, Miranda Kerr has taken summer in sophisticated stride. In looks ranging from floral Céline pants and A.L.C. track trousers to bold denim and a collection of silk blouses that induces major wardrobe envy, this Aussie by way of NYC mom, wife and model is, in a word, killing it. 

{Read more: BAZAAR Report Blog - Harper's BAZAAR} 

{the blogger's box} Summer vs. Winter

Edited by: Emily of Sugar & Spice

It’s strange to think that while here in the UK we’re finally basking in a little sunshine, some places are entering Autumn (Fall!) and Winter. This week’s posts reflect the two hemispheres with posts on Fall trends and beach essentials. What a better time to be experiencing a little of summer in the UK as we welcome the Olympics to London this week! And did you know it’s the 66th birthday of the bikini? Plus, whether you’re shopping the sales this week or shopping away the blues, there’s a guide for you here:

1. A Minor Obsession: How to wear brocade
2. Anthony & Elle: DIY glitter shoes
3. Bespoke Baroque: How one item can begin to change your life
4. Best Of Bklyn: 5 things to do in 5 minutes to look 5 times better
5. Chic Black Chick: How to wear the Fall trends
6. Classic Glam Blog: DIY Nautical Knot Rope Necklace
7. Crisis in Denim: Retail Therapy
8. Elegant Idiosyncrasy: A close-up look at styling a shoot
9. The Fashionistyle: Celebrating 66 years of the bikini
10. Fashion-opolis: The Art of Sale Shopping
11. Favor the Brave: Embracing simplicity
12. Girl in Betsey: Summer pieces and how to wear them in the Fall
13. Life.Style.Flash: A few honest thoughts on blogging
14. Madly Chic: An Interview with Project Runway contestant Joshua Christensen
15. Pish Posh Perfect: 10 Essentials for the Beach
16. Room 334: Some personal rules for blogging
17. Soffs Blog: The Swinging Sixties
18. South x Style: Five cheap ways to upgrade your look
19. Style Chain: The Formula to the Perfect Arm Party
20. The Style Confessions: How to shop successfully for clothes
    

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{editorial} The Spirit of the Olympics Meets Fashion

The London 2012 Olympics began on Friday and is set to be the most stylish sporting event in history with designers from all over the world showing their support for their respective countries. Vogue UK created this spectacular editorial, photographed by Tim Gutt, to honor the spirit of the Olympics.

{collaboration) Karl Lagerlfeld for Shu Uemura

After more than two decades of using Shu Uemura makeup to tint his dreamy illustrations Karl Lagerfeld cherry-picked a selection of hues for the Japanese beauty firm’s special holiday collection.

“It was not easy to make a limited choice with all the things they have and do,” explained the designer. “It all was supposed to go with the doll I designed for them, the mood, the spirit.” He was referring to the little character he created with red eyes and a jet-black bob, dressed in Lagerfeld’s signature high white collar and black tie. Known affectionately as Mon Shu.

“I wanted to invent my personal vision of a Japanese manga,” he said. (manga are comics created in Japan). Some outer packaging includes the seemingly hand-scrawled initials SUKL (for Shu Uemura Karl Lagerfeld). “Blending the borderless creativity of Karl Lagerfeld to the makeup expertise of Shu Uemura, we believe this collaboration will bring fun, excitement and modernity to the brand,” said Vincent Nida, Shu Uemura’s general manager worldwide.

{Via WWD.com}

{style} Fashion at the Olympics

The Games have turned into the latest, and perhaps largest, runway for some of the world’s biggest designers hoping to reach a new audience and extend their brands.

When athletes pour into the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremonies Friday, many will do so in uniforms created by designers. From Prada to Stella McCartney, see which fashion stars are involved in London 2012.

{Images Via  vogue.co.uk}

{trends} There’s a New Leather-wearer in Town

 Move over Miss Whiplash, there’s a new leather-wearer in town and this season, she’s rocking a cool goth-inspired look. To translate this into a wardrobe checklist make sure you invest in a trouser – be it cropped, zipped or skinny – a fierce biker, a touch of panelling, and a little draping. If it isn’t leather, think twice! Get the look at my-wardrobe.com.

Theory leather shift dress / McQ by Alexander McQueen quilted jacket / Genuine leather jacket / Genuine leather jacket / Theory jacket / Theory / Sara Berman skinny leg pants / McQ by Alexander McQueen zipper boots / 3.1 Phillip Lim black satchel

{designer spotlight} Nick Bartley from Lucas Jack

We are always looking for talented designers and we couldn't help but notice the beautiful and sleek jewelry from Lucas Jack. 

Set up in 2006 by ex banker, Nick Bartley, Lucas Jack offers sophisticated and fashion forward jewelry with a value for money ethos.  After a 7 year career in investment banking, Nick with no formal design training and entirely self taught, moved into jewelry design, naming his brand Lucas Jack after his nephew, Lucas Jack Bartley.  

‘We wanted to create jewelry to be worn, to be bought and to be enjoyed’, Nick says of his beautiful cuffs, necklaces, statement rings and jeweled drop earrings.  Carefully developing the brand’s aesthetic from just silver to also brushed golds and bright resins. 

All plated with 24 carat-gold, none of which is mined but instead made from recycled scraps, Lucas Jack is ethical as well as sleek and fashion conscious, with a percentage of all online sales donated to a children’s charity.  Browse the complete collection at lucasjack.com.  

{object of desire} House of Harlow 1960 Aly Sunglasses

Evoke vintage glamour with the Aly Sunglasses from designer Nicole Richie. These tortoise sunnies will perfectly frame your face with their cat eye frames.

{fashion history} The 66th Anniversary of the Bikini

It’s a nice hot day and nothing will beat the heat better than a nice cool dip in the pool. But do you know the history behind these beautiful swimsuit pieces that we wear today?

Swimwear has been around since the mid-1800’s, when the improvements in rail travel made it easier for people to travel to water. The original swimsuits are a far cry from the suits of today and back then, the ladies swimsuit looked more like a dress than a swimsuit. The women’s suit was a full length gown with weights sewn in the hem to keep it from rising in the water.

During the early 1900’s the size of the swimsuit became smaller, and more arms and legs started to show. By the mid-1900’s form fitting one piece swimsuits started to be popular. These were the suits that bathing beauties started to appear in. Shortly thereafter, the two piece bikini started to become popular but they didn't stick until the sixties, when liberating skin was finally widely in.

The modern bikini was invented by French engineer Louis Réard in 1946. He named it after Bikini Atoll in the Pacific, the site of an atomic bomb test on July 1, 1946. July 5th marked the 66th anniversary of the bikini and today the bikini is still popular, with the less fabric used the better. 

So this month, Vogue has provided a look back for us with images that belong to its fashion archives.

{Images Via Vogue.com}