A couple images of Beyonce from the new House of Dereon campaign…She’s really looking amazing in the shoot. Photos via CocoPerez.

This year MANGO presents a swimwear collection with two clearly differentiated lines: retro-romantic and sophisticated. To give summer that retro feel, the brand is proposing a return to culottes, bandeaus and washed cotton, as well as more romantic models in florals, spots and crochet, with some ruffle finishes.

Australian swimwear label, Jemma Jube, has teamed up with Topshop with an exclusive limited edition capsule collection. With a cheeky nod to retro pink flicks and citing influences such as Fellini, Fosse and Peggy Bundy, Jemma Jube swimwear has a vintage glamour twist and retro pin-up girl looks. Jemma Jube will be available at Topshop stores in Spring 2010…can’t wait!!

The Denim Debate is not intended to crown any winners…

The new Denim Debate site hopes to unveil some truths about high-end denim quality. A collective of bloggers, store owners and stylish associates have come together in a challenge of sorts to compare their respective brand of jeans by chronicling its life from purchase to alteration to first wash and to that “perfectly worn-in” look.

A long and diverse list of denim lines are represented on the site including The Flat Head, Studio D’Artisan, Kicking Mule Workshop, Levi’s Vintage, Rising Sun, 3Sixteen, APC, Nom de Guerre, Self Edge and much much more. Each contributor documents the progress of their denim with regularly updated posts that will uncover methods of the wear process, the various fits for body types, color fade and several other elements that attribute to denim’s character. This project is encouraged to be interactive with the readers which will enable them to comment on preferences and share their own denim experiences. All parties gain to learn something through this effort. So bookmark the Denim Debate, and check out this impressive roster of enthusiasts, converts and overall passionate students of denim. I’m a proud participant of this project, and I’m sure you’ll recognize some other faces as well.

You can also follow Denim Debate on their Twitter page: twitter.com/denimdebate

This is one of my favorite shopping websites…I have a few that I frequent, but NET-A-PORTER
just kills it!

Where to eat: The popular Peruvian chainlet Pio Pio, is literally one of my favorite spots in the Upper Westside… The food is delicious and the prices just can’t be beat. You can literally feed a small army for about $30. With five locations in the city, the “Salon” is my favorite and has the most space…Great place for casual birthday or dinner parties - and the Sangria is so yummy! Just had the best lunch yesterday with the crew - still dreaming about the sauce!

What to eat: Papa Rellena, the Matador combo (marinated rotisserie style chicken pio served with rice & beans, tostones, salchipapa and avocado salad), Tres Leches or the Flan for dessert is a must…just remember it’s all about the sauce!

702 Amsterdam Avenue/94th St. - Upper Westside/Manhattan

Monster tackles their first non-musical co-op with the help of fashion designer Vivienne Tam. Says Ms. Tam: “Fashion and music together give you a different journey, different world and experiences of life. Music gives my designs movement and rhythm. I dance with my designs. Double Happiness.”

Sandra Bullock looked amazing and congratulations on the win!! SJP and Tom Ford were a no brainer…Demi always looks fabulous and Rachel McAdams was stunning in her choice of dresses….Sorry Charlize didn’t make our list - not sure how I felt about the bust of her dress…thoughts??

Anyone that knows me and my crew…know we are obsessed with Diet Coke…DC drinkers only, not Caffeine Free DC, Not Original, and NEVER Coke Zero. Here we see a new collaboration between my favorite beverage brand and an artist. It might seem an unusual pairing, but Tom Gauld, known for his comic art, has created several designs for Diet Coke to raise awareness for The Heart Truth. Overall there are 3 different cans and they are being released only in the US.

Via CR.