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The Costume Institute's major spring exhibition about Chanel will be presented at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from May 5 through August 7, 2005.
The exhibition will examine the history of the House of Chanel thematically, in a landmark presentation of iconic fashions from Coco Chanel to Karl Lagerfeld. What must Coco have thought of Karls slow dance with H&M.

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The Hat Magazine is presenting the largest hat event of the year at the The Brickhouse in Londons east end, May 6th - 8th, Friday - Sunday. Given that we know of no other hat show we'll trust them on this one. They'll be introducing 20 international companies alongside new names and designers showing this years top styles and information on training, fashion shows, demonstrations and displays. phew! And if that's not enough they'll be the London premiere of “What is it about Hats?” a short film by New York milliner and filmmaker Andee Kinzy. Oh, and did we mention that profits going to Macmillan Cancer Relief!

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I am surrounded by pregnant women! I think winter has nothing better to offer dull married’s than the prospect of making babies! There! I sound like a bitter old spinster facing a life perpetuated by madness and cats!

No, seriously, a quiet week in the office and no less than four pregnancies have left me with a wealth of knowledge about fashion and maternity, and I do have to feel sorry for those facing a summer of swollen ankles and alcohol free pub gardens.

So I will point you in the direction of good old Dorothy Perkins who are doing a great line in smock tops (pictured)and jeans and Blooming Marvellous who do the type clothes you will want if you are a Gap kinda girl. Topshop as always have an amazing range, but I always talk about them and you should know by now to have a look, even if your hormones are all over the place!

And this is also a really good time to give our sister site Babymojo a good plug for those of you that are near to d-day.

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So news hit last week that Monsoon are taking Primark to Court over 6 items that they have allegedly ripped off from the their summer collection.

Now, I am seriously in a bit of a quandary over this one. You see, in my other life I am scaling the dizzy heights of design, and I would be the most angriest person in angry land if someone was taking my desirable objects of beauty (I may trademark that!) and sending them to some sweatshop to make cheap copies and big profits.

However saying that, is the realm of throw away fashion not all about dissemination of design? The high end High Street rips off the catwalks by changing a button here and there and covering up any bits of flesh we, as mere mortals, may not be able to show off like Gisele.

So why shouldn't the bargain basement end of the high street pinch off the top end if, they are, after all just pinching off someone else? Those catwalk guru's are, lets face it, probably re-hashing a time gone by and pillaging the local second hand stores for inspiration!

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It's either the wedge or the flat shoe this season, yes.. that means the kitten heel is almost dead. Even Jimmy Choo has jumped in with the Momo, a starry flat shoe. From what we hear these are flying outta the store.

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I remember a time when a pair of Levi 501s were cheap as chips. And then companies such as Diesel and Chipie (stop laughing, we all had a pair) stepped in to show that a pair of jeans were more then a pair of jeans, with a price to match. Now it's all about the premium denim, think, Blue Cult, Earnest Sewn, True Religion, etc, honestly you can't make these names up. The New York Times has caught the wave and have an article about the whole premium market - worth a read if you're thinking about spending $600 on a pair of jeans. Next.

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Is this the future of departments stores - themes? Selfridge's in London (trendier than Harrods, but no Harvey Nicks) is having another themed three week extravaganza. Last year was all about Brazil, this year is all about Las Vegas baby! The event runs from 22 April – 15 May staging an exciting entertainment programme of music, dance, art and photography. With windows designed by David LaChapelle, a wedding chapel, Liberace’s stunning costumes and poker lessons we fear that the store will never make it back to normality. Just remember the house always wins!

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Chip and Pepper denim (named after the founders twin brothers Chip and Pepper Foster) was only founded in 2003 although they appear to have been around for years. Damn their marketing Svengali. In any case we're thankful for their laid back LA attitude and relaxed styles. We particularly like this micro mini that's based on a cut-off pair of men's jeans - and we dig the name - BareBaller! Check their great new website for more images and styles.

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Well that's almost 20 years ago and the love affair with a pair of aviators has never gone away. This time however we recommend that you check out the lunettes aviateur (that's French you know) from that fab French store A.P.C. Just don't forget to flash that smile...

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Liz Hurley is launching her new swimwear line, Elizabeth Hurley Beach. I don't recall the bedazzling Liz (cough cough) having an old line but we'll let that slip.

The collection comprises sarongs, miniskirts, chiffon tops, linen pants, and bikinis. Many of the items are embellished with beads and semiprecious stones. There is also a line of accessories, including a beach hats and oversized beach bag. The summery collection pieces, priced at $175 and above, will be available at Saks Fifth Avenue stores, exlusively at Harrods in London and a few other locations worldwide from April 14.

It'd be nice to see some fashion designers trying to become actors.

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Let's be straight here, trainers/sneakers have entered main stream fashion - it's okay to wear them now, they've even cross bred with shoes. But I've had enough of the Adidas Superstar 35th anniversary series and the fuax limited edition release, the Nike dunk series and spending a months rent on a pair of Hermes sports shoes. It's time to get real and back to basics - what better than the new Chuck Taylor slip-on All Stars. The Slip features a built-in support beneath the tongue to give you a snug fit without the need to fiddle with laces complete with a deconstructed upper. They even have John Varvatos limited editions!! Keepin' it real kids!

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Hermès helmsman Jean Paul Gaultier has put it right out there by redesigning the sacred 'Birkin' bag for spring/summer. This is no small innovation, given that the original is in such demand that there is a wait to get on the waiting list. But JPG's changes work – now you can actually get the bag over your shoulder. No of course we don't know this from first hand experience - there's a waiting list!! Ok.. hands up if you used to watch Eurotrash...

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So the cerebral side today has been reading the hair book where hair is fashion and fashion is hair, where the relationship is investigated in detail in this timely book. Hair and Fashion considers both the historical development of this relationship and its contemporary significance, focusing on key moments from the 1920s bob to the long-haired hippie look of the 1960s and the more contemporary Hoxton Fin. The role of colour for hair and its cultural meanings have become increasingly important in the twenty-first century, an era in which most women have dyed their hair at least once, and Hair and Fashion also looks closely at the role of the blonde, brunette and redhead in popular culture. Trust mr it's worth it!

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So I've never really been a big fan of Jonathan Adler who up until now has been confined to geometrically patterend homewares, it's just all a bit done.
However he has been crossing over into fashion accessories since 2004 concentrating on handbags and there not overly bad - I'm trying to be convinced here. Given that geometric patternings are a natural fit for handbags, especially in a Spring fashion season where geometrics are likely to be big.
Anyway because geometry gives us anxiety we've left you with a rather more subtle drawstring handbag called Emily that constrains the signature print the inside lining.

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Even here at Stylemojo we need the occasional helping hand every now and again to bring out our inner bombshell. The Bombshell Manual of Style is the prefect reference to maintain the look on a practical and fun level. It includes lots of little-known facts about real-life Bombshells such as Elizabeth Taylor, and of course, Marilyn Monroe. Everything from what kind of perfume does a Bombshell wear? - What's in a Bombshell's handbag? - What kinds of footwear do Bombshells prefer? And even how to throw a proper temper tantrum... Mariah, Mariah ... are you there dear?