The boy is back, the boy is back.  Billy Reid is now open as a “store-within-a-store” at Taylor, Richards, Conger in Phillips Place.  Just Billy Reid for men though, but it’s a gorgeous shop and perfectly complements TRC’s line up.  The good news for the ladies?  On Sept. 23 & 24, TRC / TRCW are hosting two events to celebrate their new Billy Reid “store.”  Mr. Reid himself will be there for a private party for their customers on Thurs. nite (so get over there and get shopping if you want your invite) followed by Billy Reid Men’s & Women’s trunk shows on Friday. 9/24.

Yep, there really is no end to the ways they can think of to get us to spend our money.  Click here to get to the Havaianas site, where you can get a pair emblazoned with your favorite soccer team for $24.  So your soles can proclaim their loyalty every day this summer.  GOOOOAAAL.  Some pics after (more…)

Straight to you from The Cut, NY Mag’s fashion blog.  ”Vera Wang will create a bridal collection for David’s Bridal…. stores next spring, beginning with a collection of twenty wedding dresses, with bridesmaids dresses to follow, and possibly children’s wedding attire after that. Gowns will range from $600 to $1,500, with most coming in under $1,200.”  Which sounds like a lot unless you compare that to the price of her regular line which starts at around $4,000 and goes upwards of $25,000.  You can read the whole article here, plus enjoy the snarkfest that is the comments section on The Cut.

Admittedly, I am completely opposed to logo wear in any form.  OK, maybe the Hermes tie or scarf.  But for you logo totin’, logo gloatin’ divas, the newest collection for Louis Vuitton from japanese artist Takashi Murakami is supposed to be in stores this week – actually today, April 15th, at least in the big, big city.

Now, unlike lots of my friends, I love Murakami.  And I find the most of the non-bag items in this new collection adorable, since I can barely decipher the logo.  Not that I would ever sport a logo bikini in any form on my body.  Or a bikini in any form for that matter.

Bags, beach towels, bathing suits, even some cute, seemingly logo-less wedges.  Check it all out at the best site for lookbooks on the web:  www.nitrolicious.com.

The newest styles by the Project Runway designer for Payless are insanely high and high-style.  Fortunately, their $79 price will allow for your trips to the podiatrist and orthopod.  Available at Payless online, limited edition & in some stores, call first.  Bad romance.