Part of a series shot for Japanese Vogue, by Yelena Yemchuk, we love the vintage styled coloring of this ensemble…

If you’ve got a little time to waste today, pop over to her site for more portfolio browsing. It’s genius work.

You didn’t think it was possible to be any more awesome with your sleek little phone and your fancy features, did you? Well, guess what? It is.

Thanks to talented designers and a little website called Poolga you can be even cooler than the cool kid on the block with these free wallpapers, perfectly sized to fit your pretty little screen.

Yes, we encourage drinking more champagne, too.

Oh, yeah. You ARE good.

We’re in love with a man named Smyth, and here’s why…

He satisfied our cravings for a cozy weekend jacket and a fancy tuxedo jacket.

He understands that a girl needs to exercise her options.

He’s still in love with the nautical look, and so are we. And did we mention his motorcycle? Vrroooom…

This Tuesday has quite a few new releases to recommend, including the full album from Nikka Costa that we mentioned back in August.

Along with Nikka, we’ve got Lucinda Williams’ Little Honey, Ray LaMontagne’s Gossip in the Grain, Keane’s Perfect Symmetry and a new band we’ve just discovered, Kinetic Stereokids’ Have a Nice Day EP.

Since we’re pretty sure you’ve heard of the rest, here’s a little taste from the newbies:

We’ve been seeing black Kane Bag from Tracy Zych on the pages of almost every major fashion mag this month. So we wanna know…

Do you think it’s Haute? Or not? Would you rock this fringe look, or are you over it?

What more could a girl want, really?

Yes, cute little pup, we think those shoes look pretty yummy too. Vogue via Fashionista.

The feather fad has officially arrived, and even though we’re sure we’ll be sick of it by winter… we’re still falling for it now!

Feathers in red top a serious pair of Louboutins, a black and white headband becomes more unique with the curled feathers by Feather Brain

Go a little crazy with fantasy lashes from Shu Uemera (just in time for Halloween!), or a feather skirt from Elizabeth & James.

Diggin’ the dots on these selections, we reaaalllllly love the clutch from R & Y Augousti. And for those on a budget? There’s always options (like these earrings and hat) at Urban Outfitters

What happens when Mr. Chow goes to Miami…? This:

A total hot spot in every sense of the word with high contrast decor (better keep those shades on) and glamour.

Did you want a spot at the bar?

Or will the chef’s table do?

VIP? No problem.

With two stories, there’s plenty of room for everyone. And how’s the food? We’re willing to bet it’s just as good as the decor. Maybe.

If you’ve never heard of the amazing vocalist and songwriter Rachael Yamagata, you should stop what you’re doing and immediately download her first album. If you have heard of her, then you’re one of the many who have been waiting (and waiting and waiting) for some new songs. In which case, today is your lucky day….

Rachael’s music is moody, poetic, and soulful, and her first single, Elephants, off the slowly releasing album (the first part of which comes out today), is a true taste of this side of her. For those of you needing something a bit more upbeat, listen to her other single, Sidedish Friend, on her myspace page to get your fix.

It might be a strange trend to be picking up on, but we’re not making this up…

Elephants are everywhere right now – in jewelry, accessories and decor! But the rings are by far our favorite way to sport this motif. From left to right: A bejeweled elephant from Anthropologie, a simplified elephant in brushed yellow gold by Abraxas Rex for Barneys, and a beautifully detailed version by Gretchen Julius with just a touch of bling at Auto.