Stefano Pilati is making sure the house of YSL is being seen and heard. His first stage was Kate Moss in his Spring campaign — a winner. Then, at the beginning of the Fall European shows the campaign was distributed to passerby in London and Milan; on Sunday it was handed out in Tokyo. Tomorrow Kate in YSL will make their way through New York and Paris. The last distribution point for YSL's Manifesto is Hong Kong on April 19. Over one million copies are planned to be sprinkled over these fashion capitals. As well, Pilati showcased a traveling public installation featuring life-size images of Kate. The new YSL boutique just opened in Paris and Thursday is the unveiling of the house's Fall show. Talk about mastermind planning!

This video is a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the campaign. It's cool to see Kate vogueing against the store window in the dark, while flashes flicker, but the music is seriously lacking. Stefano should have consulted FABTV for more upbeat tunes to accompany Kate in action. The shot of the lone star cuff is probably my favorite part — but you can see if for yourself.

And, to see more of the Spring ad campaign, read more

Ah, the transition between seasons. It's the only time you have your entire wardrobe to play with. It's not so hot that you can go out in a tank top, but it's not so cold where you need a jumbo parka. The key to dressing for this limbo period is layering.

I started you off with this Mini-Star Print Scarf ($20) because it's right on point with the latest starry-eyed trend. Let's see what you all came up with!

Look # 1, created by leeluvfashion is prim, proper, and bright; it's warm but not suffocating.

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Balmain designer Christophe Decarnin certainly knows how to make a woman look and feel her sexiest. I can't help but think that his Fall '08 collection has hints of Roberto Cavalli in it. Animal prints dominated, as did metallics and sequins. Floor-length, one-shoulder frocks took center stage, thanks to slits that creeped up for days. Leather jodhpurs and fringe moccasins added an eclecticism to the mix. Christophe seems to really appreciate legs, so ladies who love theirs should take note. Hey, if you've got them, flaunt 'em!

For more sexy Balmain, read more

Just like with Ellen Pompeo and her SAG Awards gown, for Marion Cotillard and her Oscars gown, it was love at first sight. "I've worked with him several times," she said of Jean Paul Gaultier, who designed her fishtailed frock. "When I saw this dress from his last collection, I knew I wanted to wear it."

Her white and silver mermaid gown was based on a similar dress from Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring 2008 couture collection — except that one was black and gold. So I'm asking you to step back, and imagine: Do you like Marion's dress as she wore it, or do you wish she would have worn the black and gold runway version? I'm having trouble deciding which I would have preferred . . .

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• Red dresses ruled at the Oscars — get the look for less! — Off the Rack
• Posh's dress crashes Intermix server! — Fashionista
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2008 — Styledash
• You said: Fishnets are in and out! — Omiru
• Lanvin odette python — Bag Snob
• Fall 2008 fashion week: Top 10 most interesting trends from Milan — Fashiontribes
• Oscar fashion critic Kimora Lee Simmons has a very limited vocabulary — Jezebel
• Chloe Saskia bag — Purse Blog
• My style: Alice Temperley of Temperley London — Refinery29
• Knickers in a knot — The it Lists
• Steep vs. cheap: Snakeskin sandals — My Fashion Life
• Hold on to your skinny jeans! Kate's back in hers — FabSugar UK

Late last week, Ashley Olsen made an appearance at a Dallas boutique to promote her designer collection, The Row, wearing a cashmere tunic and black leather leggings from the line.

Since Spring 2007, when the collection debuted with 18 knits, production has expanded to 110 looks for Fall 2008, including a $4,500 natural kangaroo coat and a $4,000 seamed black leather poncho with raw edges.

"What it always comes down to is simple, clean lines and beautiful fabrics," Ashley said. "The whole collection is based on fit and quality." She also mentioned that everything is made in the US, with the exception of cashmere knits, to maintain tight quality control.

Ashley is on hiatus from New York University to focus all of her attention on the label, taking the leading role so Mary-Kate can focus on her acting career. As Rae Miles, The Row's commercial director stated, "Ashley is there full time, every day. She's in all the fittings, picking all the fabrics and making the final decisions." Sounds like devotion!

To see a couple more looks from the Fall collection, read more

Cashmere Mafia member, Lucy Liu, attended Christian Dior's Autumn/Winter '08 collection in Paris dressed a lot like her character in a white Dior skirt suit and Dior handbag. Her crisp look takes power suit to new, feminine heights. On a different note, did you know that Lucy is also a painter? So much so that she has an exhibit opening in Munich on May 8. Who knew the Fab actress was so multitalented!

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