American Apparel are the new inventors

The crew at American Apparel have been twisting and unravelling into new inventors with the creation of the Circle Scarf. The Scarf is one piece of fabric that can be used to create twelve different looks. From $65 and in several block shades and a tie die finish, this is the most recession proof piece you need this Autumn.

Capsule Collection - Matthew Williamson for H&M

Matthew Williamson's capsule collection for H&M will arrive in UK stores on April 23. By the time the launch riot is finished and pieces hit ebay it will cost as much as a piece from his usual RTW collection would cost.

The quality of diffusion lines and capsule collections can be hit and miss - Matthew William's line for Debenhams looked tacky, Oasis' use of Liberty fabrics didn't take long to be in bargain bins but Alice McCall's recent collection for Topshop was of high quality and Richard Nicoll's pastel tailored pieces were merchandised within the premium Boutique section of the store.

What can Australian girls look forward to on our high streets?

Sportsgirl is currently stocking Elke Kramer's jewellery and accessories range which is influenced by Mexico and the store will also feature Romance Was Borne's new range which according to creator Luke Sales, is ''a bit of a circus and clown theme'', in store 16 March.

Eyes will be peeled for more collaborations.

Blondes go Top Deck

What is with the new trend with blondes asking their hairdresser to emphasise their roots -surely this is the antithesis of being a bottle blonde? Cameron Diaz first sported the look at the Oscars (above), Pip Edwards (Stylist) has a dramatic take on the look and now Kate Moss has turned up to the Chanel A/W '09 show with a heavy blonde tint showing her dark roots and the underside of her hair dyed a chocolate brown.

According to frockwriter, Pip Edwards's hairstylist achieved her look using balayage and has seen her look copied around Sydney nightclubs like the Ivy. I'd hate to see this look the morning after a night out, only the uber hot could pull that off.

Chanel jewels, almost

Wow the chanel inspired jewllery is getting good! Diva, Accessorise and Freedom by Topshop have done these pieces, only thing missing is the interlocking c's!

Good things come from Lazy Ones

Des Moines by the Lazy Ones

Here is a label which started in the East End in London who are bucking the trend of mass market fashion by creating niche pieces at affordable prices. They are now being stocked in America so not sure how long that will last!

http://www.thelazyones.blogspot.com/

Lost in Liberty

Evra stingray foldover clutch

Jennifer Ouellette feather headpiece

Liberty leather Bubble clutchLiberty embossed leather wallet

Here are a few pieces I picked up today in Liberty of London (when I was dreaming that I was a Russian Oligarch). Liberty is a fashion, accessories and beauty wonderland in a chocolate box tudor building off London's carnaby street. The final two items are Liberty's own label.

Anglomania

Anglomania Slubby piped detail cardigan

Nymph Batwing Dress

Anglomania by Vivienne Westwood A/Wo8