Have you noticed the ‘Dark Side” of the Fall 2009 Collections? I know it’s the season where summer ends, leaves fall off the trees and we prepare for a long cold winter, but really, this season seems to be a bit angry. I call it Recession Serious. Elle notes studs, leather and asymmetry as trends. And have you seen the Versace Fall 2009 models? Lots of black smokey eyes and helmet hair. Tre Chic yes, but it also makes me feel tough like I’m in for a fight. So what is the Fashion World telling us? To all sadists delight apparently now is the time to get together and whip the frustration right out of each other. It is darkest before the dawn.

Ok so we all know The Sartorialist: http://www.thesartorialist.blogspot.com Fantastic, right? Well I’ve stumbled upon a sight of a similar ilk that is equally great: Http://www.Lookbook.nu

Lookbook.nu is a site displaying collective fashion consciousness that is controlled by readers and the Lookbook administrators. You have to be invited to join but once you are you can upload your own styled photos. It’s a way to see what real people are wearing and it’s brilliant. Once Pic’s are uploaded they can be voted on or “hyped” by other viewers and comments can be left. You can join the site to hype and comment or you can connect through other social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. And the photography is fabulous… think American Apparel but more sophisticated. It’s nice to see everyday fashionista’s who can also art direct a great photo. Papa sartorialist would be so proud!

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Eaten by your lover. BY CLAIRE W., 19 YEAR OLD CATGIRL AND PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT FROM EDINBURGH

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