If you are truly struggling financially you will understand why it makes  Latoya Peterson, Jezebel writer and owner of pop culture blog racialicious, sick reading faux struggle stories written for mainstream fashion mags by faux poor women. Elle recently did an article featuring a woman "struggling" financially, and yet, she still managed to "splurge" on 800 dollar shoes. In her article Peterson questions why this well off woman is downplaying her financial status just to fit in to the trend of being hurt by the recession. Especially when there are people out there who cannot afford to pay their rent. All in all this Jezebel article is a must read for real people going through hard financial times.

So while I was perusing Kanye's Blog for soem official word on the Fame Kills Tour cancellation I came across the most amazing artist. Devin Troy Sother creates are that really creates an impact upon viewing it. Here are some pics for you to take a look at, and you could also view more here and here. He is without a doubt going to be dubbed the next  Basquiat in no time.

BeBe has released the hot images for their Holiday 2009 Ad Campaign. The “intimate couture” collection boasts mainly black and rose color combo's and tons of bustiers, mini-party dresses, thigh high hosiery, and sexy suits. This collection is not made for the timid and the woman wearing it will be turning many heads.

Karmaloop has released the images for it's fall lookbook and they are cool as can be, not to mention the pics feature Chester French. Everything pictured can be purchased on karmaloop.com from the sequined bustier tee shirt dress, to the faux fur vest, and everything in between. 

Jourdan Dunn and Chanel Iman grace the cover of November's Teen Vogue. It's cool to see a little diversity from the traditionally and unabashedly vanilla mag. I'm just sayin...

As a blogger with a bird phobia I must say, how frightening! Apparently it was Sesame Street who reached out to American Apparel CEO Dov Charney in hopes of doing a line of tee's with the brand. Charney agreed and the line is set to come out this month. What's hilarious about all of this is that American Apparel is a brand known for it's sex appeal and Sesame Street is a children's brand. I don't think the people behind Sesame Street were imagining the possibly raunchy ads that would come out of their partnering with AA. Chances are, they were just seeing Oscar Green.

Recently a website called boingboing.net became entrenched in a battle with Ralph Lauren over the photoshopping mistake, (at least we hope it was a mistake), in one of the brand's ads. Boing Boing blogger Xeni made comments criticizing the size of the model, who is ridiculously emaciated, and suggested that perhaps it was a photoshop error since the model's "head is bigger than her pelvis." Rather than responding appropriately to the criticism Ralph Lauren instead tried to shut down the site's post claiming it violated copyright infringement laws, which it did not. It's unfortunate that rather than address these concerns, Ralph Lauren co. resorted to taking low blows at the site. This model has obviously been photoshopped to inhuman proportions and the ad should be replaced.

This year Marc Jacobs used his position at Louis Vuitton to bring back a much missed memory from the 60's and 70's The Fro. I was a little disarmed by this at first, but then I thought, this is kinda cool... I think. The reason I'm down with the fro is because I'm a huge fan of the music and style from the 60's abnd 70's. I'm, also a huge Marc Jacobs fan. I would have liked to have seen more authentic fro's grace the stages of the runway*

Online retailer youeyeslie.com describes itself as a "Cyber-Parthenon, exulting in the awe inspiring, humanity-affirming creations of the Youreyeslie design team" which in laymens terms means a website with super cool clothes! Your Eyes Lie boasts mostly contemporary and fashion forward men and women's clothing. Yu can expect to find casual seperates for a reasonable price, although, the you will have to do a conversion because you have to pay in pounds. Click here to check it out*

Superfun ladies streetwear brand Married to the Mob has just released the imaged from the second part of it's fall collection. The collection boasts adorable printed leggins, edgy  hoodies, sophisticated silk shorts, and my favorite, the baddest puffy vest with kisses and fall leaves printed on it. Check out more pics after the jump, or click here to view the entire collection.