Narciso Rodriguez is the latest fashion designer to venture into an e-commerce site by launching his own exclusive online boutique through, ebay. The lower priced, more accessible eight piece collection will be available online beginning February 15th. Sadly, there isn’t too much variety with this collection which consists primarily of jersey knit dresses, a denim dress and reversible coat but at least they will be affordable. You can’t beat that right?

Source: WWD/ Photos: George Chinsee

A couple weeks ago I posted the preview for Sonia Rykiel’s knitwear collection for H&M. This week we’re presented with more images to lust over from the official ad campaign for the exclusive collection. I am honestly falling in love with each piece that is revealed. I’m saving my coins now for next month! Hopefully I can score a piece or two — especially the red and blush colored knit dresses which are amazing! [featured in the last image] Do you love?

It seems that QVC is the new place to go for designer collaborations. [Hello, Target!] — Trailing behind super successful collections debuted last year from stylist Rachel Zoe and fab designer, Issac Mizrahi, designer Pamella Roland is next up to create an exclusive collection for the at-home shopping network. The fall 2010 collection will be officially launched at February’s New York Fashion Week in the tents at Bryant Park. Pamella’s ‘Sterling’ collection will debut on February 17th. QVC will be hosting their own private fashion show  during Fashion Week in which they will also launch a new collection from Thuy on February 13th and Christian Francis Roth on February 14th. Fashion overload! They will also showcase new items from existing brands, Rachel Zoe, Issac Mizrahi and Erin Fetherston all of which will broadcast live on-air to TV viewers. Sounds very promising and exciting!  Hopefully we can sneak a look!

H&M found itself in the fashion news roundup twice this week.  Negative news — Reports came out that they trash unsold merchandise [read the updated story via fashion week daily] causing quite an uproar with fans of the retailer and the like. But, H&M quickly abolished  those accusations stating the merchandise that the NY Times discovered was already damaged and unable to be sold. Aha! Case closed?

Now onto on the positive and more fashionable side of things, H&M still managed to muster quite the buzz surrounding their new ‘Garden Collection’ — get this, made of recycled and organic materials. Oh, the irony..it’s too much! Nevertheless, the spring collection is simply divine and it lives up to its inspiration. Can I please have one of every dress? Especially the red rosette mini dress — which seems to be a popular favorite thus far! What are you thoughts darlings? Do you love?

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Read more about H&M’s spring 2010 collection via their official press release:

Romantic, exotic, glamorous or abstract: this spring’s floral patterns provide an injection of creativity and a love of fashion into your wardrobe. The floral looks are inspired by chlorophyll-green gardens, sundrenched landscapes and even 70s hippie chic flower-power. The romantic garden collection is made using organic and recycled materials. All the garments have been produced using sustainable materials or using recycled PET bottles or textile waste.

This spring’s bright and flowery fashions can update and rejuvenate your wardrobe and offer a modern, sustainable look whatever your personal style. The collection includes a feminine chiffon dress made from recycled polyester with a colourful garden print, a pinafore dress in organic cotton with romantic roses and a smock dress in organic cotton with an ethnic floral pattern. An organic cotton top in a small floral design or a frilly chiffon top made from recycled polyester can be combined with cropped trousers or shorts in organic cotton and/or linen. A beige anorak can be worn over a floral jumpsuit, both of which come in tencel.

Source: H&M

After today’s chilling temperatures, I think it is safe to say that fall has finally fallen upon us. [At least for those on the East Coast] I honestly couldn’t be any more thrilled. There are so many great looks that I am itching to try this season and I’ve slowly been on the path of reconstructing my closet for new essentials and staple pieces. To aid in that effort, I have had a close eye on several designer collections both big and small. One that I am perfectly excited about is the Rachel Rachel Roy collection.  Rachel Roy has truly been on my radar for the past three seasons. without any disappointment thus far. With this fall collection, It’s accurate to say that Rachel has definitely set the current standard of what a diffusion line should look like. The line is full of boyfriend cut blazers, zippered tunics, patterned denim and dresses and oversized cardigans. I’m loving it all. The Rachel Rachel Roy collection launchd at Macy’s & RachelRoy.com back in August but she is set to release more clothing and accessories in October and November!