A twiggy yet toned Kate Moss is the star of the ad campaign for Agent Provacateur's new bridal collection, White Wedding. The gory animated ads find Miz Sexy Moss in a macabre world of severed heads, blood, and bondage, set to a techno remix of Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit." Not exactly the stuff magical weddings are made of — unless you're into all that, no judgment here — but I think the images are grotesquely beautiful in a sort of Tim Burton-meets-Disney-meets-"Kill Bill" way:

[Cuts like a knife, er, scissors.]

The last slide? Kate in red bra, undies, and knee high boots and Bardot hair standing next to the creepy words "Let them eat Kate," scrawled in faux blood. Something tells me this gal does not celebrate Valentine's Day.

This is one resourceful crafter who really loves Clinton. Talk about wearing your heart (and Hillary's face, coincidentally) on your sleeve:

[Wonder who she's voting for? / AP Photo]

It has a certain Roy Lichtenstein flavor, doesn't it? I can't tell if each visage is hand-painted or airbrushed using a stencil. Also, this woman's earrings are glittery Hillary Clinton portraits.

Political allegiance aside, Republicans and Democrats alike can respect the time and effort it took to create such a glitzy garment.

(On a related note: Kate Jackson wrote an interesting piece about political baby digs for the Style section in December. Read it here.)

Got a Carrie complex? Nursing a raging girl-crush on Samantha? Also — got a couple thousand dollars to spare?

Well, then, you can rock bling straight from the "Sex and the City" movie coming out on May 30. New York jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher is currently selling hoops, necklaces, and bracelets worn by our four favorite fashionistas for the film.

Like:

[Yellow gold hoops worn in the movie by Sarah Jessica Parker, $1980.]

These baubles probably won't make the movie release date seem any closer. But you could certainly wear the hoops to a "SATC" marathon in anticipation of the Big Event.

And to help tide you over, here's a picture of Samantha in a particularly wackadoo sun hat and purple caftan-looking dress. Enjoy!

You know I love me some J. Crew (on sale, that is), but their new yoga line crosses the line for me. They've invaded every other area of luxury living: Cashmere sweaters for Rover? Check. Sequined mini dresses for toddlers? Check. Khakis covered with embroidered anchors, presumably for yachting? Check. I guess it was only a matter of time before the preppy polos giant introduced yoga-specific digs.

The soft, stretchy pants, sweatshirts, and camisoles with built-in bras look comfy enough. And the yellow-and-white striped yoga bag has functional straps on its side for securing your mat. They even have a cute label of an actual downward dog where the tags should be. But — reality check — since when is it O.K. to sell "yoga headbands" for $14.95? I, for one, will not give in. I will happily score the same style headbands at Target for $8.

[This isn't a headband. It's an investment.]

Boy, I'm grumpy today. I need to read some Fug Girls and snap out of it. Or maybe do a few sun salutations.

In case you missed it, Globe business reporter Jenn Abelson wrote an interesting piece in Sunday's paper about business (or lack thereof) at the nascent Natick Collection.

Here's a taste:

"The highly anticipated Natick Collection, a suburban bastion of luxury shopping where some rents are higher than coveted Newbury Street, is off to a slow start, according to retail analysts, store owners, managers, and employees at more than a dozen stores."

I had a particularly fruitful shopping trip there just after Christmas — my favorite purchases included gray suede wedges from Zara, a patent leather tote from Martin & Osa, a giant cheese grater from Williams & Sonoma (no, really), and several sweaters from Anthropologie. But I haven't been back since. Although I'm crazy about shopping, I also look for convenience. And driving to Natick for stores I can visit by taking the T downtown? Not so convenient. Especially with such high gas prices.

What do you think, Stylephilers? How many times have you been to the Natick Collection? What are your thoughts on Abelson's story?

I met a chic lady at a sewing class in Davis Square last week. Her name is Martini, she lives in Dorchester, and she took up sewing because she likes to dress like a "1950s housewife" and couldn't find the perfect dresses in stores — fabulous, right?

Anyhow, she mentioned how much she loves the Sartorialist (who doesn't?) and that she's actually started her own version of the blog right here in Boston. It's called Beyond Boston Chic, and although it's derivative, the blog's also a great look at what fashionistas and hep cats in our own city are wearing to Whole Foods or while walking around the Common. We're often ribbed for having a conservative approach to fashion in New England — so not true! — but Martini is showing off just what makes us unique.

Be sure to wear your funkiest minidresses and flats out and about this weekend, lest you see this sewing style-maven snapping photos in your neighborhood. No mom jeans, no leggings, and definitely no fleece vests!

[One of Martini's recent finds: a psychedelic dress in Porter Square / beyondbostonchic.blogspot.com]

O.K, Stylephilers, here's a challenge for you. I just heard that Saks Fifth Avenue is setting up a video booth from 2-7 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) for fashionistas to create their own 10-30 second videos answering the question, "What's your theory on style?"

The vids will be posted on saks.com, and the savvy shopper who makes the best video nationwide will win a $2,000 Theory wardrobe. Um, sign me up! The contest ends May 12, and if you can't make it to the store tomorrow, you can make and upload your own video at home.

Nicole Bertucci, fabulous PR person for Saks, offered some words of encouragement via email: "I'm rooting for someone from Boston to win!"

And if you do, don't forget your favorite style blogger. I'd love Theory's linen tie dress below in a small, thanks:

[My theory on style? Spread the wealth! / Photo by Essdras Suarez, Globe Staff]

This isn't so much a matter of style as it is a matter of size. No, I take that back. Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield were my style icons from roughly age 7 to age 13. For those of you that aren't on a BFF basis with the Wakefield girls, let me refresh your memory: These twins were the bubbly protagonists of the Sweet Valley Twins and Sweet Valley High book series. I always envied the size six teenagers with the blue-green eyes and sun-drenched hair as they went about their typical, soap opera-esque lives: trying out for the cheerleading squad, dating older men (seniors!), and generally being fabulous. Who didn't want to be a member of the ultra-cool Unicorns social circle? (I am a total dork.)

Anyways, author Francine Pascal (and her team of ghostwriters) has recently revived the series for a new generation of tweens. And, as I suspected, California girls Jessica and Liz have apparently been chugging SlimFast in the offseason. They are officially size fours. Yuck.

And I quote:

"I'm totally serious!" Jessica protested. "First of all, I gained, like, five pounds since last week-all in my hips and butt," she said, turning around and craning her neck to see her rear view in the mirror. Her perfect-size-four rear view. (From 'Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love')

And we wonder why 11-year-olds have eating disorders. This just gives teens another skinny, unrealistic ideal to live up to. If I want stick-sized models, I'll read Vogue, thanks very much.

[Ah, the good old days -- when shoulder pads were king.]

Want to be the hottest little fish in the fashion pond this summer? Snag one of these too-cute suits from Paris lingerie designer Princess Tam-Tam:

[One fish, two fish, wonderfully chic orange fish.]

The suits also come in navy blue. I like the ruched briefs with the triangle top best, but you can also opt for a wired top, bandeau, or a string bottom. Buy them directly from Princess Tam-Tam online, or from Saks Fifth Avenue online — each piece will run you between $70 and $100 clams.

True, paisley or black one-pieces are probably more sophisticated swim options, but I believe in having some — warning, cliche coming — fun in the sun.

(In case you were wondering where the name "Princess Tam Tam" comes from, the Interweb tells me that there's a 1935 Gréville film of the same name starring Josephine Baker. Thanks Wikipedia!)

I'm an avid runner, but I'm also a roll out of bed and throw on grubby orange shorts and a "Souhegan High School" t-shirt kind of runner. I could never understand why some people insist on plunking down hundreds of dollars for Puma tights and Stella McCartney sports bras — the designer pieces are cute, but soon get as sweaty and dingy as the rest of your athletic gear.

That said, I received an email today about New Balance's spring gear collection. And — I can't believe I'm about to say this — I actually like their new running dresses. Yes, dresses. As in, people who see you sprinting down the street might think you're super late to a tennis match or a garden party (What could you do? You had to go back for the wine coolers!) But just imagine how airy and free it would feel to jog five miles in the summer heat in a seamless short skirt:

[Run, Courtney, run!]

I've seen the dresses in a minty green and black and they retail at $70. And lest you're afraid of flashing all the afternoon shoppers one gusty afternoon on Newbury Street, you can get matching spandex boy shorts for $38. Phew!

Stylephilers: Would you wear 'em?

Boston Globe photo intern Jessica Sharp snapped some fabulous photos backstage at the Betsey Johnson Spring '08 show last night at Estate. The New York designer is know for her quirky, poofy, candy-colored dresses which work equally well on rockers, Rainbow Brite, or privileged prom goers — and last night's packed show didn't disappoint.

Did you go? What did you think of the line? Sound off in our comments section. Please and thank you.

Oh, and see the photos here.

Warning: If you have a heart condition, are prone to seizures, or are simply intolerant of tacky fashion, I suggest you stop reading, step away from the computer, and pop in some "Sex and the City" DVDs until the nausea subsides.

Sorry to do this to you, but honestly, sooner or later you'd be exposed to this:

No. Please, no. Stylephile's sheer hatred of these atrocious shoes is well documented (Here. Or here.) Somehow, I learned to live with kids and outdoorsy types wearing them — accepting things I can't change, and all that jazz. But high-heel crocs? Sadly, I foresee these plastic travesties clip-clopping their way onto Long Island beaches this summer. Gross.

I never went to the original Fashion House at District, but I'm thinking of getting dressed up and taking part in its grand return on April 3. Nicole Romano is the featured designer. My theory is that fashion always goes better with a couple of lychee martinis. See you there, kids?

OK, time to redeem myself for posting about that squirrel. H&M has unveiled illustrations of clothes from its forthcoming partnership with Marimekko. I was expecting the sun dresses, but I was completely not expecting men's clothes with this line. And is it just me, or is there more than a hint of Rhoda Morgenstern lurking in those maxi dresses and headscarves. Chic!

Here are a few of the illustrations. The clothes arrive at H&M on April 10 and cost $19.00 to $49.00. What do you think, 'Philers?

Damn, this squirrel has a better wardrobe than I do. This is Sugar Bush Squirrel, a fashionista rodent living in Florida. She has a full wardrobe, her own calendar, myspace page, and an owner with way too much time on her hands. The squirrel's page is a little scary, but the pictures are cute, that is if you're into animals that are dressed up like humans the way that I am. What? Animals can be fashionable too.

Everybody's watching their pocketbooks these days.

That's why this reg-tag sale at the Boston Design Center may prove irresistible.

There will be savings up to 70% at 30 participating showrooms, including brands such as Baker, Grange, Baccarat, Ralph Lauren and Hickory Chair.

The sale is March 29 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 30 noon to 5 p.m.

There's more information on the web, www.bostondesign.com

Do you ever get the urge to purchase and stockpile neat maternity and mommy chic clothing and accessories for when you're ready to have kids? No? Just me. O.K.

I love these Cake Collection bags from California-based company Petunia Pickle Bottom (Sounds like a Candyland character, right?):

[Cosmopolitan Caryalls from the Cake Collection, about $342 each]

When I first saw these carryalls with their gorgeous cut velvet exteriors, I had no idea they were actually diaper bags in disguise. The retro-looking bags have seven exterior pockets and several interior pockets for bottles and other necessities.

The bags come in four fun color combos with tasty names like Chocolate Cherry Cake and Pistachio Layer Cake, and are available locally at Lester Harry's and Kiwi Baby.

Absolute tot couture.

Rebel 8 from LAB.

Great Scott is hosting a fashion show (!) on Thursday, March 20 with stores such as Stingray, Lab, and Horror showing off spring fashions. Bad Ash, Pulp45, Monolith, and Superpower! provide the music. The $10 tickets benefit the Allston Village Main Streets Program.

Harpers Ferry, 158 Brighton Ave, Allston, 18+, $10, Doors open at 8pm.

I know how you ladies love your Tar-jay (I only wish they'd get a bit fancier on the men's side), so you'll be excited to hear that the department store is debuting a new label called GO International. The inspiration behind the label is something like this: Designers for the store "canvassed the globe to find the newest fashion trends, and translated them into easy-to-wear and low-cost ensembles." Translation: Cheap knock-offs! But wait a minute, isn't that what H&M does already?

This isn't to be confused with the store's Go International designer program, which enlists up-and-coming designers to create lines for the store.

The first Go International label collection launches April 13 and includes some very hip pieces, such as a mod shift dress with circle pockets, wide leg trousers, and boyfriend blazers. Prices range from $16.99 to $49.99.

Radaronline.com has an interesting post today about the latest cover of Vogue magazine, which features LeBron James and Gisele Bundchen.

Apparently controversy is stirring in some African-American circles because James, the first black man to make the cover, is posed in what some are calling a stereotypical manner: "black man as savage in search of the prized white woman."

Check it out and tell me what you think.