UPDATED: A First Detailed Look At The Coach Branded Barbie (and Pre-order link)

Coach and Mattel have teamed up to introduce Coach Barbie which will be unveiled to the US public on August 7th.






The 12" tall co-branded doll is wearing a long version of Coach's short plaid tattersall trench , a black and green striped top, a suede red fringed skirt with gold buttons, and is accessorized with a mini Coach red bucket real leather handbag (comes in its own draw-string pouch), tiny round red framed eyeglasses and a miniature pair of Coach's high-heeled red, camel and navy leather shoes with tassle.





Similar to the Burberry Barbie launched a few years back (I have to admit, I've always thought of Coach as the poor man's Burberry), the plastic Fashionista will be a limited edition and coveted by stylish barbie lovers everywhere.



She's being promoted through the Coach facebook page with a giveaway in which you guess the handbag she'll be sporting (I kind of gave that away, didn't I?) and you're entered into a sweepstakes with a chance to win the doll.



Like the limited edition co-branded Barbies of the past, she will sell out quickly. You can pre-order the Coach Barbie here for $119 and free shipping.

images courtesy of Barbie Collector, Barbie Store Malaysia, Coach, The White Board Beauty and Fashion Blog and Barbie List Holland.

A Font For Feline Fans - Helveticat by Bethany Lesko.

Cats and type, together at last. A sweet 12"x16" print of this kitty cat alphabet, letterpressed by hand in Brooklyn, NY by designer Bethany Lesko.






$25 USD, buy it here

Dressing In Delft. Valentino's New Women's Dresses Take Cues From The Netherland's Classic Blue & White Pattern.

Italian fashion House Valentino recently unveiled his 2013-2014 Fall Winter Collection of RTW Womenswear. A stunning line, the new collection includes some gorgeous dresses and gowns whose patterns take their cue from the traditional blue and white patterns seen on ceramics and earthenware from Holland.




Using textiles whose imagery is similar to Delft (and a bit of China's Willow) patterns commonly seen on vases, ginger jars and dinnerware, the dresses made of brocades, silks, organzas and cotton are wearable objets d'art.




















The entire collection has been inspired by Flemish paintings, I have just shared with you the blue and white pieces. Be sure to see the entire beautiful collection at Valentino.com

TOMS X Discovery Shark Week. Shark Shoes for The Whole Family.

Discovery's Shark Week begins this Sunday, August 4th. While watching the series, you may swear you'll never put your feet in the water again, but how about putting them in these? A co-branded product offering between TOMS and Discovery brings us Shark Shoes for men and women, youths and children.




The Shark Shoe: nature's most notorious predator is now a fresh, limited edition camo pattern, created from the majestic silhouettes of sharks all over the planet. Available in two styles for adults: The Discovery Shark Camo Nautical Biminis and the Shark Camo Classic and one style for youths and children alike.

The Discovery Shark Camo Nautical Biminis for Women and Men:




Details:
• Original camouflage pattern
• Non-slip rubber outsole with siping
• Reinforced stitching
• Canvas upper
• Instep eyelets for ventilation and drainage
$79

The Shark Camo Classics For Women and Men:




Details:
• Original camouflage pattern
• TOMS toe-stitch, and elastic V for easy on and off
• TOMS classic suede insole with cushion for comfort
• Latex arch insert for added support
• One-piece outsole for flexibility and durability
$58


The Discovery Shark Camo Youth Biminis




Details:
• Original camouflage pattern
• Canvas lining
• TOMS toe-stitch, and elastic V for easy on and off
• TOMS classic suede insole with rubber cushion for comfort
• High-wall cupsole stitched to upper for added durability
$42


The Discovery Shark Camo Tiny TOMS Biminis




Details:
• Original camouflage pattern
• Canvas lining
• Velcro closure for easy on and off
• TOMS classic suede insole with rubber cusion for comfort
• High-wall cupsole for added durability
$36



$5 from each pair goes to support Oceana, the largest ocean conservation organization in the world, and a child in need will receive a new pair of shoes.

Shop for your Shark Shoes here

Wild Guest House With Stunning Pedestrian Bridge Are Nature Friendly.

Miró Rivera Architects, whose latest project is the Circuit of The Americas, the first purpose-built Formula 1 Grand Prix™ facility in the United States, is no stranger to fabulous residential design as well.