If you follow our blog religiously, then you already know that Darkhorse Summer ’10 is here! For more details, check out our Buyer Wire featuring the new collection, and flip through the lookbook below!

We really have a huge crush on Motel and judging by all of the press the brand has been getting, it’s fair to say that you are also smitten! These blog worthy Brits keeps us on our toes with effortlessly chic pieces that are easy to mix, match, and layer (check out the recent Buyer Wire!). Motel kills it once again with the Rae Dress, featured in the July issue of Cosmo. Acknowledged for it’s hot factor with the gents, the low cut back of this dress is jazzed up with metallic roping. Other styles “He’d Love to See You In…” came as a surprise to us – it seems the boys have finally caught on! Rompers, one shouldered dresses, sheer details, and destroyed denim shorts all topped the list.

Rejoice — for one of our faaavorite eyewear designers, Kerin Rose of A-morir, being featured in the newly dropped Lady Gaga Alejandro video! In typical Gaga theatricality, Kerin Rose’s W.O.W. style (guard on right) adds shock value to the militant guard characters. Characterized by 6 huge spikes along a slick band, these glasses x headwear hybrid are badass. They cannot be described any other way. And for all you little monsters that need to know who designed everything else in “Alejandro” episode of the Gaga saga, check out stylist Nicola Formichetti’s blog for fashion credits.

…that we may need to give Ashley Tisdale her own section up there on the Ladies’ Blog menu, maybe between “as seen..” and “karmaloopTV”? Reppin’ yet again…our beloved Wildfox. This time it’s the I Love Metal Oversized Sweatshirt. Rock on Ashley.

Jeni (The Garbo Lace Skirt by BB Dakota)

Jeni & Me (Shirt by Cheap Monday, Necklace by Joyrich)

Me (left), Lily (Right)

I discovered Xtina after she commented on one of our blog posts. Amongst other things, she had blogged about loving the Jeffrey Campbell Potion Shoes. The Karmaloop Ladies invited her to be our first featured blogger… check her post out below!

We are amped to have her post her thoughts on fashion, particularly shoes! If you have your own blog, and have something dope to say about life and fashion and everything in between, we’d like to here about it! Send the link to your blog to gillian@karmaloop.com. Now get to know Xtina….!

I love shoes.  You love shoes.  We all love shoes.  What’s not to like about premiere designer shoe brands?  It’s not rocket science and the answer is a no brainer. It’s definitely the teasing ludicrous price tags that make our bank accounts drain, especially for a broke college wannabe fashionista like myself.  Obviously I can’t afford everything I see and there has to be some way I can still be on the fashion train.  I’ve flipped through magazines, fashion blogs-just about anything fashion runway related and have come to conclude that Jeffrey Campbell is always on the latest and hottest trends.  The best thing about Jeffrey Campbell is his amazing shoe designs are set at a more decent price range and they’re made comfortably!  I can wear my JC shoes for hours on end and still can’t get enough of them!

Shoes exist as my eye candy and sole source of therapy.  I wish I could say that I’m swearing off buying shoes for a while, but I’d be a terrible liar.  I’ve developed an addiction (I own a closet dedicated to shoes!) and there’s a new pair that I’m itching to have in my collection.  Of course they would be the ever so lovely JC’s Potion!  The Potion wedge features incredible cutouts and silver metal buckles that seem to catch my eye on every fashion blog I’ve visited.  I simply adore the style because it’s so unique for every day wear.  I can dress them up with a fun and flirty floral dress or give it more edge and glamor by throwing on chains, sequins, and zippers.  There’s nothing better than having an eclectic and fabulous shoe that can be worn on numerous occasions in comfort.

Jeffrey Campbell, you are the Shoe God for all broke college students.  And JC Potion, I will have you soon enough!

- Christina

Check out Karmaloop on August 18th for a Married to the MOB Ladies blog takeover! Self proclaimed, “Head Bitch” Leah McSweeny and the mind behind the MOB blog Tabatha McGurr are going to give the 411. Learn more about all the juicy details of the MOB take on life, fashion, business, the launch of their new Fall ’09 line and much more! Don’t miss out on the all the action!