Makes My Spine Tingle: DSquared Spine Heels

Our Canadian Homeboys, Dean and Dan Caten have done it again. Gianni Versace (their former boss), would be so proud. We look at shoes as 'works of art' and hell no - we wouldn't attempt to wear these, but staring at them from our closet is enough for us. Somebody get GaGa on the phone and let her know we are holding these for her. We love you GaGa and DSquared, keep getting it in. Not bad for a pair of Parson's drop outs. Hey, far be it for us to judge - we dropped out of FIT NYC as well, or shall we say, we stopped going (and hey, so did Donna Karan before you go there). Creativity and talent, can not be taught, school may nourish it, but talent is just that, raw and alive. The end.

DKNY Pre-Fall 2010

One reason to love one of our fave designers: CONSISTENCY. Got it? Good. You know there are a lot of overtly obnoxious NY'ers (we are not one of them) and hey, one can't just attach being obnoxious to our beloved people of NY, there's plenty of tom foolery to go around with self indulged folks. Ok, we digress. Pre-Fall 2010 just kick started with DKNY showing the power in color navy which continues from being one of the hottest colors for Spring 2010. Boyfriend jackets, classic trenchcoats and relaxed looks mixed with a little nautical tease enhances these looks and we love it. We're excited and can't wait to see what Fall will bring. Bring it on!

Why We Heart Just Cavalli

You know, eh em, some designers who shall remain nameless create their 'less expensive (insert cheap)' versions of their high end lines and they make you want to barf. Not Roberto Cavalli's 'Just Cavalli'. We haven't seen a piece we didn't salivate over. The above animal print clutch is no different. There are endless possibilities with this cute little arm candy. Think all black jumpsuit and boyfriend jacket, or meow - a red hot wrap dress, or if your sporty couture like me, pair this with a crisp white tee, preium denims and a hot suede bootie. Did we mention this is a fall preview...Leave it up to Phree Style to bring you first dibs early on what to wear for Fall 2010. I know what you're thinking, OMG, not another animal print - but the twist is the splices of red instead of the obligatory rust browns that normally acompany any animal print. Love it!

Picture source: John Aquino

Giorgio Armani & Alicia Keys Collabo for Custom Wardrobe Pieces for European Summer Tour!

The lovely and NY's finest Alicia Keys will kick off the European leg of her tour "The Element of Freedom" at the end of April 2010 with custom designed wardrobe from the incomparable Giorgio Armani or known to fashionistas the world over as GA. The grammy award winning songstress has collaborated with Mr. Armani for her past 2008 tour and we are expecting nothing but clean, fresh fashions that only the two of these artists can bring - TEAM A KEYS! You do it girl, puts me in a 'NY state of mind' just thinking about it.

Source: Telegraph

Haute Now: Zac Posen for Target

NYC: (where else)...Fashionista's start your engines! Zac Posen introduces his hi-lo pieces to Target beginning April 25th. For those of you lucky enough to live in the tri-state area, um, that would be NYC and surrounding areas - you can get your Posen fix before all the other folks. As if we need any other reason to miss living in NYC (besides the god forsakened cold weather) there will be a Pop Up Shop at 34th and 8th street. The sale is being called a 'shopping party' of sorts with a full DJ, and get this - it runs for 24 hours only and starts at 11pm. I can only imagine the foolery that will ensue with cocktails, first dibs on a Zac Posen collection and crazy music blaring out of speakers. Sounds like my kind of par-taye! Good luck getting in and send us photos and scribble 'where you wish you were' to instigate.

The above photo is of a Zac Posen for Target, tiger print dress that will retail for $39.99 - we likey. However we have reviewed the other pieces of the entire collection and let's just say - um, no ma'am - FAIL. The pricing ranges from $16.99 (that would be for a pair of socks) to $199. The day I buy an article of clothing out of Target for $199 is the day I've completely lost my mind. I'm mad for fashion so I guess, never say never...imagine Louboutin for Target at $199....hey, a girl can dream! I digress. We're proud of you Zac, do your thing boy!

Gotta love it.For more info on the pop up shop: Zac Posen for Target shopping party, 481 Eighth Avenue at 34th street (in Herald Square); 11pm on April 15th to 11pm on April 16th.

Have fun for us!

For us unlucky fashionistas we will be able to purchase Zac Posen for Target starting April 25, 2010, instore and online.

Spring Things: Preview 2010

You know you want these shoes: Shhh, they are Chinese Laundry!

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Navy + Jumpsuit = Hauteness For Sure!

Monsieur Jackets: We Love This Trend!

Ahhh, spring is in the air. And like many of you, it's our favorite time of the year. We've compiled a few faves the we love and we have the feeling you'll be jones'n for them too!

Key looks are:

• Hot pants / boy shorts
• Military and tribal wear (we've seen this for the last couple of seasons)
• Sporty looks take the high 'couture' road
• Jumpsuits and rompers - reloaded!
• Denim, denim and more denim!
• The monseiur blazer
• Chiffon and lace (quite scary but we can dig it!)
• Pattern and bold mixed prints

Key colors: Navy, Hot Red, Bright Yellow, Heather Grays & lots of pastels.

The great thing about trends is that you may already have one or any of these looks in your wardrobe and you NEVER want to over-trend. 1-2 pieces of any trend is more than enough to mix with hi-lo pieces (high end with low end fashions). All RUNWAY looks are not for you, REPEAT - ALL RUNWAY LOOKS are not for you - so stop it please. The purpose of RTW - is just that - Ready To Wear. Some of the looks on runways are not for everyday wear - for any of us and it's still all good. We love fashion so we understand the meaning of a 'fashion show'. :)

Shop scottphree.com for some of these key looks and have a happy day!

Editor's Note: Some images courtesy of fashion tribes

Bloomies Opens In Dubai

Most notably famous in NY and known to Newyawkaz as Bloomies baby - the famed department store opened on Jan. 31, 2010 in the middle east's biggest mall. Bloomingdale's is owned by Macy's Inc and said to be the first venture outside its home maket. I'm not sure if I'd care to shop at Bloomies in Dubai....it seems a bit of a faux-paux. I'm just say'n...