Rebecca Taylor’s Spring 2009 Collection is inspired by the global traveler, flowers from her home garden, and ethnic prints with a feminine twist. Print mixed tops and dresses, light weight cashmere cardigans, and versatile bohemian beaded pieces that will transition seamlessly from day to night round out the collection. The color palette includes pretty, dreamy colors with shots of purple crayon, watermelon, and apple green. Rebecca Taylor’s favorite piece this Spring is a lightweight, paisley printed silk dress that evokes walks through the lavender fields of Province.

Designer Gideon Oberson goes for Global Glamour with his Spring 2009 Collection. He will take us on a journey inspired by the most luxurious resorts found in Ibiza, Saint Tropez, Mykonos, and Porto Cervo. “For me, dressing for the beach is no different than dressing for a night out. My clientele is able to go from poolside straight to cocktails and dinner by simply adding a breathtaking pareo or skirt to complete her ensemble.”

With over 2 million women diagnosed and treated with breast cancer in the United States, it is no wonder that Bella’s Confections gourmet fudge has dedicated the month of October to raise awareness and support for this cause. Creator, Eric Dehoff started this tradition to honor his grandmother, a survivor of the disease, whose secret recipe for decadent fudge has helped launch Bella’s Confections to their success today.

To show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness, Bella’s Confections created pink themed products that coordinate with Pink October. This year Bella’s Confections has also introduced Bella’s Bites, a bite size version of Bella’s Confections fudge that is decorated with the universally known breast cancer ribbon. Bella’s Confections Pink October fudge will retail for $14.95 per package. Fifty percent of each purchase will be donated to the Fremont Rideout Foundation Cancer Center located in the hometown of Bella’s Confections.

This limited edition Think Pink Fudge Collection is same quality and delicious taste that Bella’s Confections prides itself on. Available in semi sweet Classic Chocolate, each piece of fudge is made with the freshest and highest quality ingredients in the Bella’s Confections certified kitchen making it truly the ultimate fudge indulgence.

Bella’s Confections has made their support of Breast Cancer Awareness and finding a cure an going project. This October join Bella’s Confections 2nd annual think pink campaign and support breast cancer awareness month. Not only will you be indulging in a delicious treat, but you will also be helping support a cause that affects so many lives.

Please visit www.bellasconfections.com to view the full line of Bella’s Confections gourmet fudge and www.frhg.org to learn about the Fremont Rideout Foundation Cancer Center.

St. Kilda makes simplicity gorgeous with Bohemian-inspired designs. Be warned, these pieces which are individually hand finished with recycled metals, may elicit serene moods and carefree feelings and perhaps a bit of envy.

New York based St. Kilda Jewelry was founded in 2003 by Russian-born, Australian-raised designer Nora Kogan. St. Kilda is a collection of fine jewelry reflecting Nora’s passion for drawing and attention to detail. The line is inspired by its namesake and Nora’s childhood home, the seaside town St. Kilda in Melbourne, Australia.

St. Kilda stockists include Erica Tanov stores, Nina at Fred Segal (Santa Monica), Blue Tree (New York), Lost & Found (Los Angeles), and Bird (Brooklyn, NY), as well as internationally and online via www.StKildaJewelry.com.

By Victoria Zaleski

This fall a lot of retro styles are back with a vengeance. With prints and colors that have not been in fashion for quite a while, there are plenty of styles that will refresh the look of those on the conservative side or totally change the style of the daring fashionista.

Prints are everywhere and plaids are not too far behind. Alexander McQueen, Tibi, and Dolce and Gabbana are showing lots of early-80s Punk inspired red tartan plaid jackets that are sure to be noticed. Florals are quite popular this season as well, seen in many of the ‘40s cut dresses.

One important trend for this season is masculine inspired looks with a twist. Hound’s-tooth, tweed, dark gray, and black pants are being seen often. Tailored and structured manly jackets are also quite popular in many lines. Nanette Lepore’s fall line shows a lot dark gray plaids in her dresses.

This fall dark metallics are being used by many designers. Mainly as accent pieces, tons of vests, shoes, clutches, and bangles can be seen coated with sequins and glitter. These accessories can be a great accent piece to the ‘80s plaid-punk style. Anna Sui is one of the designers following this trend.

On the complete opposite of the spectrum, very ladylike looks are also in for the season. Beyond the floral dresses, ‘40s style cuts and accents are being seen quite often. Full skirts and ruffled blouses in muted ‘40s prints and colors (as well as gem tones) are all adding to this feminine look. Nicole Miller’s Fall 2008 collection shows some of this influence, as well as Nanette Lepore.

The most comfy and cozy look to be seen for fall is warm chunky knits. Mostly in neutrals, this look is great for a cold, snowy day later this season. La Coste, the first name in polo shirts, is showing warm, thick knits everywhere in their fall line sweaters and scarves.