It would appear that Chanel has released this gorgeous set of products especially for the loving occasion, to put a fashionable spin on the classic Valentine’s Day red hued celebration. If I were to compare Chanel’s latest couture deed to this V day package, I’d definitely give my fashheart to the latter! The soft hues, the subtle shine… (daydreaming! sigh)

Valentine’s Day Gifts: Chanel’s Beautiful Valentine’s Day Collection

So I stormed into the first H & M I could find and got myself a pair of black leg warmers. Worn them long and good. And then, one year, I had this gorgeous tunic I wanted to wear for a night out. Sadly, it was too cold outside for that particular tunic. And then pop! Lightbulb! What if I’d wear my faithful black leg warmers as arm warmers? And so it started…

I kept wearing those even if people starred at me wondering if I had cut the arms off of a sweater or… All but my Adored Husband who had faith in my vision and liked my unusual leg warmers repurposing. Not only do I wear leg warmers on my (bare) arms and think they’re absolutely wonderful for cold – er weather but I think they’re great for layering down. For people like myself, who don’t like to put on an entire closet when it’s cold outside, cardi – sweater sandwich and so forth – just put your arm warmers on! And once you’re indoors, you take them out easily and you don’t have to carry a sweater on your arm for a late night drink (wink).

Anyway, long story short – I was reminded about my leg warmers turned arm warmers when I saw this pair from Maison Martin Margiela (above) in a sales announcing newsletter. That’s how I came with the idea of asking you if you ever thought about wearing them like that – or if you ever actually worn leg warmers as arm warmers (they’re really worth it, so don’t ignore them!) (the images hereby came from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

Dare To Wear Leg Warmers As Arm Warmers?

Which, biensur, will bring the wreath of PETA upon you. Then again there’s always the DIY – Beats by Dre or not, nobody will ever know what you hide under a thick layer of fluffy (faux) fur! Plus you save appx $600! (more if you already own the headphones!) I’m on it! (however, if I was to splurge, I’d do it for a pair of wireless Beats by Dr. Dre headphones – only $280! Or a pair of Studio HD headphones from Beats by Dr.Dre. which are only $300! – Daydreaming – )

Beats By Dre Fur Headphones With Oscar De La Renta

However – leather coffee cup sleeves from Jimmy Choo? Come on? For the fashionista who has everything but is always on the run, here’s the perfect Christmas Gift from Jimmy Choo! Do you know anyone who’d be happy to own at least one of Jimmy Choo’s leather coffee cup Rika reusable holders? (ha! Reusable! This little word can even make you forget you’re spending $165 for a coffee cup sleeve!)

Jimmy Choo Leather Coffee Cup Sleeves

The substances registered by the German conducted study are chemicals like Chromium, Lead (both can cause allergic reactions), Aniline and Short-chain Chloroparaffins (both considered carcinogenic). You’d be surprised to find out that from a total of seventeen, only two pairs of gloves passed the test. And one of them was from H&M (the other from a German manufacturer, Bernd Vojtisek). Does this mean I won’t be wearing leather gloves any more? I don’t know. How about you?

Wearing Leather Gloves Can Be Harmful For Our Skin

It’s the product of an architect from Georgia, Irakli Kiziria who intends to launch the so called “LV product” to benefit the Foundation for AIDS Research. Although a noble initiative, I’m certain that neither these pictures nor whoever tries to spread the word will get away for more than a couple of days. The LV people will get word about this LV condom thing and they’ll ask us all to (at least) take the pictures down. So consider yourselves warned and do take advantage of this while it lasts! The LV condom, my daaahlings, is priced at $68! Enjoy! (evil laugh)

The Louis Vuitton LV Condom. Real Or Fake?

We’re pretty much counter culture so we wanted something else for the kids – something less thin and less metallic. We wanted plastic frames! And we could barely find any! Because you see, my daaaahlings, plastic frames are nerdy. Geeky. Un-fashionable! I say stop that! Le Geek C’est Chic and you know it! Bring back thick black nerdy glasses!

And hereby some of the world’s most famous men (by entertaining standards, biensur) who have chosen the Geek Chic look! Horn rimmed glasses, black rimmed glasses, plastic frames, baby! That’s the new eyeglasses must!

So who have we here? Simon Baker, Paul Bettany, Zachary Quinto, Johnny Depp, Kevin Spacey, Stanley Tucci, Daniel Craig, Justin Timberlake, Jay Z, without forgetting the classic nerdy glassed Woody Allen! You may think different, so I really want to hear your side of the story: do you think thick black (dark or horn) rimmed eyeglasses are the new eyewear must or just a counter culture manifestation picked up by the famous masses? (the pictures were graciously provided by 1, 2, 3, 4)

Famous Stylish Men Love Thick Nerdy Black Rimmed Eyeglasses! You Should Too!

Until then, however, we have the chance to admire this (brave) enterprise: branded band-aids will help you heal in style and high fashion: Burberry, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel trademark prints (with minor logo tweaks). Choose your favorite or just wear them all for a fashionable statement! Your love bite will never look this fashionable! (check them out here and order from here)

Fashionable Bandages LV, Chanel, Burberry: Brandages

Today’s Dare To Wear question addresses not so much to the jewelry lover inside you but more to the simple details passionate in you! John Caswell’s Mr Button buttons can make or break your day! It’s up to you! Friendly or sad, Mr Button’s face is at your disposal, to make what you want / feel of it!

A pack of ten buttons in two sizes will only cost you almost $9. Just look at those cutie faces! How can you say no?

Who is behind Mr Button? John Caswell, a British designer based in Bristol. He sharpened his creativity at the University of Plymouth (2006) and his work has been subject of numerous competitions and exhibitions throughout the years. Take for instance another one of his playful designs is a knot door handle which was selected in a Designboom competition.

As for another favorite of mine, John Caswell’s Apron Guide is one of those cool and useful things I imagine having around the house / kitchen. Numeric conversions (those are priceless!), freezing instructions, defrosting times (loving!) cooking time for vegetables (you’ll make the envy of your invites!) and so much more (yeah, about that apron – it can be yours for app. $24!). I would also make a special note, for Halloween purposes (and more) and add the above pictured House Light to my wishlist!

I have to close this, otherwise I’ll end up concluding that John Caswell’s playful approach of design will push me into wanting all his work! Back to those cute buttons now – would you wear them?

Dare To Wear John Caswell’s Mr Button Buttons?

Take a look at their latest collaboration, with Jeremy Scott, and tell me what you think of that! Jeremy Scott has five styles ready for the occasion: Melted Minutes, Swatch Portrait, Swatch Punk, Double Vision and Hypnotic Heart. While you may want to sit and reconsider your attitude towards Swatch, think also that this Jeremy Scott watches collection for Swatch is a limited one – count 777 Jeremy Scott (S)Watches! Also – where’s the winged wristwatch?

Jeremy Scott For Swatch Flamboyant Watches Collection