Spring 2008 Ready To Wear Is Here.

I have to say I'm a bit disappointed with Dolce & Gabbana's latest collection (Spring '08 RTW). I loved Autumn/Winter 2007's metallic twists and cinched in waists-especially this number.

But the Spring RTW collection is nothing special. White, black, lots of William Morris inspired prints splashed on skirts, trousers and bags. It's quite a colourful collection, a murky mustard green re-appearing quite a few times. A cinched in waist is again key for this collection, but instead of thick corset metallic belts, Dolce &Gabanna's belts are skinny and just above the hip bones.

Although I don't like the print on the dress, I love the texture and shape. I just want to jump into it and sleep in it. Obviously after trying it on.

I noticed that the main shoes (aside from simple, strappy heels^above) in the collection are lace up ankle boots. I surprised myself because they're not really my usual style, but they really caught my eye. And style is all about evolving, isn't it?Printed, patent, peep-toe. They have a variety but the ankle boots are all lace-ups. I can't stop looking at the fourth pair.

You know how much I like Dsquared2. And it turns out that the designers who I referred to as Mr and Mr Dsquared2 in this post, are actually twins! Here are my favourites from their collection.

I love these dresses. The black one is something I'd love to wear to a party, the white looks Chloe-esque, and I find the purple quite mainstream looking, but the colour just grabs my attention.

These swimming costumes make me want to go straight to St. Tropez-who cares if I've never been?

Rihanna (and the twins!) as the star of the show, in what I assume to be the showstopping dress. I think it's gorgeous. Looks quite Cavalli, and if worn on the wrong person it could really come off quite tacky. The top picture-Bruna in the purple dress with embellishment-is breathtaking. I love Bruna's beauty, the pose with the cigarette and flow of the dress. I'm guessing purple, and embellishment is key for Spring.

Kate Moss Topshop A/W 07 Review

And today the collection arrived.

As much as I think Kate is a great supermodel, and at most times, really stunning, I think she should stop with the fashion designing as soon as possible. Items in her collection are either very unoriginal, or simply something plucked from her own wardrobe, slightly re-designed, mass produced and accompanied by a Kate Moss Topshop label in the collar. What is so special about it all? Her collection includes overpriced simple vests, skinny jeans, plenty of hotpants (most of these from last collection) and plain jumpers. Two of the only unique pieces in the collection were these-

School leaving shirt (above^) reduced from 35 to 15. Somehow. I like this because it reminds me of my Primary school leaving shirts...covered in signatures and messages and kisses. Ahhh, the memores. Not sure if this shirt was Kate's own leaving shirt, would be a really personal touch if it was.

And this Swallow scarf. One thing I do like about Kate's collection is that her logo on her 'designs' seems to be swallows. She chose the swallows because they reflected her Swallow tatoos. I like that idea. But I hate the idea of making you hand over 35 pounds for this little scarf.

So did the arrival of the collection have the same reception as the first? (Top picture)