BCBG Max Azria 2007 Collection

I've blogged several times about the collections showcased during last week's 2007 edition of Fashion Week and the BCBG line is one I failed to mention. The 2007 BCBG Max Azria collection was unique for several reasons. First being the shoes presented and second being the lack of cosmetic look of the BCBG models.

BCBG designer shoes are a favorite of all of us here at Shoeflyer and we were excited to see the expansion of boots in the fall line. BCBG, usually recognized for sexy and glitzy heels, flats and wedges is branching out and working more casual boots into their product line.

Even more interesting is the simple approach BCBG took to modeling the Fall line. You can notice from the pictures that bright pigment was something the designers neglected when making the ladies up. They instead opted for a nude lip color with a barely noticeable soft black eyeliner.

Bohemian Recycled Leather Bags

I came upon these adorable recycled leather bags by Eko Chic. Based in Seattle, Washington, Eko Chic was founded in 2006 and focuses on Indie eco-friendly products. Bags shown Lynnette Bag Nude $98 and Alexis Clutch $78.

I'm Not A Plastic Bag by Anya Hindmarch

Who would have thought that something so simple could be so hot? These canvas "I'm Not A Plastic Bags" by British designer Anya Hindmarch are sold out everywhere. Celebrities such as Keira Knightly and Jessica Beil have been carrying them around for weeks. Recently, Whole Foods in New York city sold a bunch for $15 a piece and people qeued in line overnight. I have to admit they are pretty cute but I wouldn't camp on the streets of New York for one!

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Bynes, the young all-American actress who made her name doing sketch comedy on Nickelodeon on "The Amanda Show" and recently starred as Penny Pingleton in the latest remake of John Waters' "Hairspray," was on hand on Wednesday night in New York to launch her new collection, which debuts in Steve and Barry's stores on August 16.

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For a store that built their reputation on lower priced licensed apparel, both for universities and sports teams, it's not a stretch for them to extend the concept of licensing to someone like Amanda Bynes, an easily packaged starlet who may not have much of a reputation in the style or design department, but who Steve and Barry are banking will appeal to girls looking for a cheap fashion fix – all items are priced below $20 – and who might otherwise be lured away from that other lower priced staple of the Seventeen magazine set, Forever 21.

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New York - It's the foundation of every woman's wardrobe, but lingerie designers, like their product, aren't as visible as their clothing designer counterparts

That's why Ben Yedder, who publishes intimate apparel industry magazine Contours, established the Contours International Lingerie Awards (CILA) last year in order to recognize the creative efforts and technological advances of the top lingerie companies and designers in the U.S. and abroad.

On Monday night in the Grand Ballroom of New York's Waldorf Astoria hotel, the 2nd annual CILA awards, sponsored by the U.S. Intimate Apparel Council, took place culminating in a fashion show featuring the finalists in 19 categories, who ranged from familiar brands like Wacoal and Le Mystere to smaller speciality lines like Marlies Dekker and maternity intimates label Larrivo.

This year more than 80 designers from over eight countries entered the competition, with the winners selected by an independent panel of industry members who included buyers, designers and consumers.

Some companies, like Le Mystere, who was last year's "Best T-Shirt Bra," were finalists in multiple categories.

"I thought we had the best shot at winning 'Best Innovative,' because what we have done there is come up with a bra specifically for augmented women, and we had a doctor who spent over 10 years getting it to fit perfectly, so I was sort of surprised we didn't win that one." said Michael Rabinowitz, founder and CEO of Le Mystere, whose company won "Best Bridal" this year. "I was pleasantly surprised to win for the bustier. I was in London earlier this year, and we had one of the biggest windows of Harrod's where they were displaying this one item in the window! It was quite amazing."

Other winners included John Galliano for "Best Fashion Couture," Marlies Dekker for "Best Fashion," Chantelle for "Best Technically Innovative," and Wacoal for "Best Seamless."