Get yourself a vintage ski jumper. The more snowfakes the better.
(image www.theretroknittingcompany.co.uk)

Xmas Declarations for Ctl.Alt.Shift by SUCK UK , each purchase makes a donation to Ctl.Alt.Shift's global campaign against conflict.

Organise your life with an Embossed Leather Diary from Liberty, £55. Available in a variety of colours, the deep purple is my favourite. If not for yourself would make a great Christmas present.

Patch it up Wang style. Easily done yourself with bought self adhisive patches. If not-
www.country-outdoor-clothing.co.uk (above) or ASOS (below).

Viktor and Rolf S/S10 preview- double collars and tailored turn ups in a tonal palette.
(picture source- hypebeast.com)

Check out New York label Pencey. They have a great look book and post to the UK via Shopbop.com. Want to get the look at home? DIY splash some sky blue dye over anything white.

Arch Group have designed a pod for napping in busy urban environments. You would pay for your time, bedding would be changed on a rolling system and the pod fitted with an LCD TV and Wi-Fi. This would be the perfect waiting room when you've missed your train.
(dezeen.com)

Prada Japan.

Topman are trying to chase Topshop's sucess with their Ltd Collection. Lets hope they keep this up and ditch the innuendo printed t-shirts. (topman.com)

Men...Follow Suit.
(Photo- Jakandjill)

Jane Shepardson has worked her magic on Whistles. Not only is the new collection full of beautifully made, fashionable pieces but the websites revamp has made it an online shopping pleasure (rare) . www.whistles.co.uk

I'm still trying to find out how to get hold of this New Zealand label, I love. The new collection is called Weapons of Mass Seduction - www.Thestolengirlfriendsclub.com

Slim cut silouettes and merino knits in Raf Simons new collection for Fred Perry. Now available from openingceremony.us, shipping charge is only around £7.

An Education (2009) in cinemas now.
(images - imdb.com)

It's getting cold, get yourself a nice fur hat.
(pictures -garance dore)

Positive feedback: Patchwork . Areas for improvement: Posing.
Comme Des Garcon available at ASOS.com

Simon Pillard and Philippe Rosetti got excited and covered a standard Ikea kitchen in teeny tiny lego pieces. If I had months of free time I would build a coffee table, but I think I'd leave out the yellow.
(coolhunter.com)

Firetrap are producing a complilation album called Hobbism. They want you to design the cover, get involved on Dazeddigital.com closing date is on the 26th of November. Pictured are just two of the entries.

Urgh.

Find this Stella McCartney lingerie set is reduced from £125 to £66 on the Outnet.com

Asolut Vodka limited edition for Selfridges, drink it whilst wearing Louboutin Flat Studded Loafers. (or a DIY version.)

It's a love or hate relationship - but Moi? I love Moooi. I first came across Moooi design in small bar in Iceland (pictured above- Horse Lamp). Slowly taking over the interior design world with inspired furnishings such as their Light Shade Shade. (Pictured)
(Moooi.com)

Topshop has a great winter collection arriving soon.This vest should reach stores just in time for Christmas...hint hint.

Cult American label and Urban Outfitter's older sister Anthropologie has arrived in the UK. Despite it's huge sucess in the USA I'm not sure how London will react. It looks like the perfect place for your old hippy aunt - too many woolen bucket hats with applique flowers.
(anthropologie.com)

ASHISH! Fall 2009 for Topshop - run and bulk buy. Slightly scared I'll look Drag - but I love them. Skip the matching tights but get involved with some homemade pom poms - would look good as a collar on a boring jumper.
(Images nitrolicious.com)

Puma's collaboration with London College of Fashion's Lauren Greenwood and ASOS has created stunning results...
The Black T-Shirt A La Lauren Greenwood- £35 .
This name will be huge - watch out and expect magic.
(asos.com)

Do as Dolce & Gabbana - put watches everywhere. Pile and stack them on your wrists or attach to a thick chain around your neck. (Vogue Italia)

Beautifully photographed creative cuisine science by Luxirare... amazing.
From top- Homemade Fruit Caviar Parfait - The only place I have seen anything similar is in Singapore. Bottom picture- Boxed lunch Luxirare syle. (The box on the right is jellied cocktail shots, including a Dirty martini and Kaluha and cream.) Check out the archive for more experiments!
(Luxirare.com/parfait)