The fashion world is enamored with Lady Gaga, and we can hardly contain our excitement when Gaga meets Oprah.  She talks to the queen of daytime and gives an amazing performance.  Gaga wore an embellished one-shoulder jumpsuit and wore her hair with spikey bangs with a bun in back.

Gaga revealed that she prefers to drop the Lady from her name, and be called Gaga.  We are also treated to backstage footage of her concert; it’s refreshing to see how involved she is making sure she gives her audience the very best performance.

The audience received heartbeat headphones from the music star.  Oprah appreciated the gift as well, she explained she wore them to the gym and hoped someone would ask about them.

Lady Gaga performed songs from her album Fame Monster.  She gave us a sample of The Fame, Bad Romance, and Speechless.  The six time Grammy nominated singer delivered a thrilling performance.  She shows us that she’s clearly an artist with much to say.

The rumors surfaced yesterday, and confirmation came today that Sarah Jessica Parker is the new creative consultant at Halston.  We named SJP to our Rollcall list this week because of this daring move.  The house is co-owned by Harvey Weinstein who revived it in 2008.   They are betting that Ms. Parker can put her fashionable stamp on Halston because the actress is beloved for her enviable style.  She often wows us on the red carpet.  We can’t get enough of her as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City who is unquestionably stylish.  Even so, many question her new role at the fashion house.  The concern stems from the performance of previous fashion advisers at other houses who did not fare too well.  Inspite of that, SJP’s appointment is very intriguing, and I am eager to see her influence on the collections.  Needless to say, all eyes will certainly be on Halston during New York Fashion Week in February.

Halston: SJP Is In [Vogue London]

The fashion world woke up to the news that Jimmy Choo had joined forces with Ugg.  To some, the news shocked the conscience.  Is this a good idea?  Thoughts like, ‘don’t Ugg with Choo’ did come to mind.  Jimmy Choo crafts perfectly delicate shoe confections.  Why would Tamara Mellon team up with Ugg who makes not so delicate confections.  Then visions of a comfortable pair of stilettos started dancing in my head.  We know that Uggs are undeniably comfortable, this comes not from personal knowledge, but word on the street.  Further, any woman who wears high heels has had her feet file a complaint or two over said shoes.  Could it be possible that Jimmy Choo could lend its beautiful craftmanship to Ugg to create shoes we’ll actually covet?  We will find out in October when the collection is launched.  The line will range from $595 to $795, apparently beauty and comfort does not come cheap.

Marc Jacobs is very pleased with the selection of model Lara Stone for the new Louis Vuitton ad campaign.  The designer gives us a behind the scenes look at the photo shoot where Steven Meisel shot the Spring/Summer 2010 ad with the model.  Lara replaced Madonna, and all indications are she was the perfect choice.  She epitomizes the curvey and glamourous sought-after look of the new decade.  Arguably she ushered in the look, and we were all entranced.  The theme of the ad is natural and tranquil and it works well against the glamour and luxury of  the model and her Vuitton.  The goal of these campaigns is to entice women to aspire to be like the model and shop Louis Vuitton.  I would say that mission was accomplished.

Women have been painting on exaggerated lips and injecting collagen into their lips for as far back as we can remember, and now we know they were on the right track.  Research shows women with fuller lips are deemed to look younger than their thinner lipped counterparts.  That’s good news for those with fuller pouts, and Angelina Jolie has yet another reason to thank her lucky stars: she has beauty, pouty lips and Brad Pitt.  The news is not so good for thinner lipped women because the lips gets even thinner as we get older.  If you were not blessed with Angelina’s pout, all is not lost, there are several products out there to enhance the lips.  I imagine many of them are walking off department store shelves as I write. 

Plump Lips Key to Looking Younger  [Stylelist]

Women with full lips ‘look younger’: Women who have plump full lips look younger than their years, scientists have said.  [Telegraph.co.uk]

Matthew Williamson designed a spring/summer 2010 menswear collection that will be available in February.  Expect to see his signature all over it: color – check, prints – check.  Cashmere and silk permeate this collection in the form of sweaters, T-shirts and scarves in bright pink, green and blue.  It’s a casual collection that is expected to get more formal next season.  Harrods will carry the line, along with Matthew Williamson’s flagship stores, and it will also be available online.  So think luxurious fabrics and eye-popping colors when you think of this line because that is Williamson’s aesthetic.  Surely you would not expect anything less.

Williamson Men [Vogue London]

The Matthew Williamson Man Is Not Afraid to Wear Pink [Racked]

Seventeen year old Karlie Kloss is on top of the modeling world.  She currently has a Dior and Hermes campaign, and as of the Christmas break, she now has her driver’s license.  Who says Santa does not exist?  If that were not enough, Karlie is also on the February cover of  Italian Vogue.  It’s safe to say that she is living a model’s dream.  Her Dior campaign is sultry with a hint of old hollywood, and the Hermes ad is soft and sweet.  The ads are total opposites of the other, but each showcases the model’s range.  Both ads explain why she is a model in demand, and why she has made our Rollcall list this week. 

Modelinia Exclusive: Karlie Kloss’ New Wheels! [Modelinia]

Karlie Kloss ‘Falls’ on the Cover of February’s Italian Vogue [The Cut]

Emma Watson is starring in Burberry’s spring 2010 ad campaign and she is joined by her brother Alex.  Emma is all grown up, and is a long way from Harry Potter.  Burberry’s creative director Christopher Bailey was going for a ‘cool’ vibe in this campaign, and I would say, ‘mission accomplished’! 

Ms. Watson is a combination of brains and beauty, the 19 year old attends Brown University when she is away from her day jobs.  Famed fashion photographer Mario Testino was called upon to bring Bailey’s vision to fruition.  Burberry continues to be relevant in the 21st century because of it’s willingness to adapt with the changing the times.  The actress is an astute choice in keeping on that path to the future; she is fast becoming a young style icon in her own right.

It’s Kelly’s world…!  Super fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone is already having a great 2010.  On February 1st her new Bravo reality televison show Kell on Earth hits the airwaves.  Her new book, “If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You”, launches on February 2nd.   The book title is one of her fabulous ‘Kelly-isms’, and I would expect to hear a lot more on her show.  “If anyone really wanted to change the world, they’d bring in the fashion bitches, because nobody gets things done faster,” says Kelly.  She is a no nonsense boss and a loving mother.  Her brutal honesty is refreshing, especially when it’s not directed at you.  Take a look at the trailer for her reality show.

 Kelly Cutrone: Fashion Publicity Like ‘Working In Emergency Room’ [PRNewser]

Zoe Saldana

Turquoise has been named the hottest color of 2010, and actress Zoe Saldana is already in on the trend.  Zoe’s belted mini dress with matching clutch and shoes is incredibly chic, and it’s a great way to wear turquoise in winter.  Pantone declared the color of the year, and many will be on board.  Expect department stores and specialty boutiques to present you with racks of options this spring and summer.  The color combination of turquoise, navy and white is elegant during that time of year as well.  Keep an eye on the runways this year because turquoise is likely to make an appearance during each city’s fashion week.  Have fun with this trend in your accessories too, a beautiful necklace or platform pumps are two ways to make a statement this season.