“Fashion is very important. It is life enhancing and like everything that gives pleasure, is worth doing well”. – Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood always does fashion fabulously! A Vivienne Westwood garment provides eye-catching enchantment through its cut and construction. Vivienne Westwood’s asymmetrical cuts, dramatic draping, and awe-inspiring intensity of excellence desirably drapes the feminine figure and accentuates the beauty of the feminine form transforming a girl into a goddess.

Vivienne Westwood is provocative, avant garde, unique, rebellious, and a true original. When you own a garment by Vivienne Westwood you own a piece of art that stands the test of time.

Always a cut above the rest,Vivienne WestwoodVivienne Westwood studied the tailoring of historical garments using these time-honored techniques to brand her own interpretation of style. Her self-taught, unique vision brings a passion of living and exciting feminine expression into her garments.

This season is no exception.

The Vivienne Westwood Anglomania line includes dramatically desirable dresses, jackets, sweaters, suits, beautiful blouses, tempting tops, and sensational skirts. Vivienne Westwood masterfully accentuates the allure of the feminine figure through her gorgeous garments. She breathes life into the cloth and masterfully manipulates masterpieces through her draping and cut of the cloth on the feminine figure transforming the wearer into a beautiful creature.

Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw in the recent movie, “Sex and the City” wanted the perfect dress for her upcoming dream wedding. She tried on many designers’ wedding dresses and the sublime show stopping gown from Vivienne Westwood was the coveted bridal dress that took the cake!

Escape to elegance! Enchant your life with the excitement and legendary luxury desirably draped in the commanding couture of Vivienne Westwood!

Zappos is pleased to announce the launch of Vivienne Westwood Anglomania!

Hottest handbag shapes? Check. Trend colors of the moment? Check. Perfect color exclamation point to any outfit? check. A vibrantly-colored accessory can take any monotonal outfit from bleak to color accent perfection. Couture pics: Alexander McQueen Large Flapper Satchel in Biker Green, Moschino Borsa Tracolla Single Strap Handbag in Turquoise, Moschino Bow-shaped Rich Leather Handbag with Side Flap Pockets in Burnt Orange, Bulga Besame Satchel-style Shoulder Handbag in Deep Rich Purple, and Rafe New York Shiny Croco Abigail Wrislet in Hot Pink.

If the eyes are a window to the soul, shouldn't they be protected at all costs, in all weather? Um, of course! Couture is loving these limited edition Oakley Conduct Black Chrome Collector Edition Sunglasses, with their light weight frames and special technology which emits superb clarity. If those factors don't motivate you, then the great shape, funky color and durability should.

There is a funny thing about life and the winding, wondrous road we take on the path to romantic happiness, it’s called the dating pool. At one time or another, we have all waded in and attempted to navigate these murky waters of love. Along the way there are funny stories, misadventures and mixed signals, as one attempts to understand the opposite sex. The movie, He’s Just Not That Into You, lends the audience a comedic lens into the dating rituals and married lives of its eclectic characters looking for love.

Styles Featured Above: Tommy Bahama Poplin Long Sleeve Shirt, Lucky Brand Crossroads 181 Jeans, Dockers Merger Lace up shoe, and Torino Leather Co. Double Zip Briefcase.

Galliano, the couture diffusion line from that mad, creative genius John Galliano is the latest fabulous addition to Couture.Zappos.com. From the champagne silk dresses in bloom, to the romantic liberty print scarves, to the dolman-sleeved chiffon tops, there are pieces for every taste. The Couture team is coveting the victorian print silk dress, loving the sheer chiffon jacquard tunic, and day dreaming of the liberty dreamscape scarf.

Wearing green, as in eco-friendly clothing, is the new black. What better purchase is there than being environmentally conscientious and stylish? None! Couture is loving this Splendid Mills Organic Melange Long Sleeve Crew Sweater in black. Pair it with jeans and lace up boots for an edgy casual appeal.

Very few companies have the storied history, longevity and forward-moving vision that Ferragamo does. Known for their exquisite shoes and luxury handbags, the company has now ventured into the future with their new Eco Ferragamo collection. The line features handbags made from nontoxic tanning techniques, and tannins made from tree bark with handwoven hemp used as a durable liner alternative. Combine these eco techniques with the company's craftsmanship and you have a luxury, biodegradable and extremely stylish alternative to leather handbags. The line's price point is not necessarily recession-friendly though, as it rivals its leather brethren with a range of $1,200 to $1,900 depending on the style - small totes to maxi hobos. The line is not due to debut until February '09, so that gives you plenty of time to save up for one. Okay, maybe not.

Trends are dictated by many mediums, notably film and television. With the success of Mad Men many trends have emerged from it. There is the Don Draper effect - manicured hair, crisp white collared shirts and cigs, the resurgence of the hour glass silhouette, crystal encrusted brooches and of course, the exaggerated collar. Couture is loving this Ali Ro '50s-inspired, exaggerated collar ponte knit dress with attached hip belt. Give it the full Mad Men effect by pairing it with a crystal brooch and colored stiletto heels.

There are certain combinations that are simply perfection. A pencil skirt and a peep toe shoe, stovepipe jeans and needle heel booties, and a fabulous square toe pump with a vibrant colored sole. The fabulous Alexander McQueen knows the way to a woman's heart is through her favorite color and definitely through her sole. Couture is loving these Alexander McQueen square toe pumps with fabric upper, hot pink sole and sky high heel. Perfect with a black sheath and hot pink skinny belt, with an exaggerated collar knee length dress, or with stovepipe jeans paired with a ruffle-front crisp white shirt.

Whether or not you are a fan of San Francisco, and how could you not be, there are a lot of great things about the city to be grateful for. There are the wonderful hotels, fabulous dining, great wine bars, the Castro, and now the Swedish retailer Filippa K’s first U.S. flagship store. The 2,500 square foot space reflects more than just the Swedish retailer’s fashion sense, but also the minimalist aesthetic that Sweden is known for — clean, open design, lots of windows and lots of wood. The store is equitably split between mens' wear and womens' wear, with a 20 foot natural log table running down the center acting as the gender divide. The brand Filippa K, not to be confused with its fast-fashion brethren H&M, is best known for their reasonably priced, quality clothing. The designs are focused on cuts and materials, rather than trend cycles, producing items that amortize beautifully into anyone’s current wardrobe. Think perfectly cut trousers, blazers, effortless shirtdresses, military-styled jackets, crisp white blouses, denim and everyday tees. So if you are in San Francisco, any where near Kearny Street, do drop in.

With the deep chill in the air even on the West Coast, It is time for every one to become a 'mad hatter' and sport a chic little winter chapeau. Couture is loving this stylish merino wool knit cap from Bikkembergs.

The Scene: After the first date

Featured Styles: Dora Plaid Coat by Ezekiel, Calvin Klein Black Keyhole Front Belted Dress, Perlina Oversized Gold Top Clasp Clutch, and Cesare Paciotti Suede and Leather Platform Pumps.

Ah, the lyrical allure of a beautiful floral dress. It is both sweet and sexy, a perfect combination. The Couture team is loving this Galliano silk empire-waist dress with vibrant roses in bloom. Pair it with a motorcycle-inspired bolero for a touch of edge, or with a loosely belted boyfriend sweater and square toe pumps.

A shirt, is a shirt, is a shirt, right? Wrong! There are the classic button downs, the logo-emblazoned versions, and then there is the classic silhouette given a little graphic edge. We are loving this C'N'C Costume National Logo Print Front Button Up. Pair it will dark rinse jeans or black dress pants, paired with a funky lace up shoe or boot. Um, to maintain that edgy cool, leave the shirt untucked.

First it was jeans, then a full blown clothing line, shoes would have to be right around the corner, right? Of course. It is either shoes or handbags when it comes to expanding your clothing line into accessories these days. For Rag & Bone, shoes were a natural fit for their hip line with a cult-like following from London to the West Coast. With a debut of no-fail women's styles of detailed ballerina flats, tailored loafers, and slipper-esque lace-up oxfords, how could they not succeed? The line, although very hip and chic, is not a cheap one. With a price point starting at $330 and topping out at $515, if you are like me - a newly formed recessionista - you have to think long and hard before buying anything. One ponders if it will it live up to the clothing line? Will they prove to have longevity, like other more established classics? The answer to both is yes. Marcus Wainwright and David Neville - co-owners and co-designers of Rag & Bone - are both New Yorkers now (formerly of London), and accustomed to walking most of the time, a motivating factor in the designs of the shoes. The label focused on classic silhouettes that would sell well regardless of the economic climate, and used all-natural materials and custom lasts to ensure that each shoe was both comfortable, flexible and beautiful. Although I am still closely analyzing every purchase I plan to make, these seem like the right splurge and perfect keep sake.