Model Obsession: Abbey Lee Kershaw & Her Killer Band

So this is why model Abbey Lee Kershaw was not on the catwalks this past season: Our Mountain!

Abbey Lee has taken a break as the face of Gucci and Tom Ford to rock out on keys, tambourine and sing with her boyfriend in the new Aussie band. "You are the woman that I adore" sings her bf and lead Matthew Hutchinson a la Bowie in their first single. Must agree, we do adore Abbey Lee!

The UK's Telegraph has video and an interview with the band. Listen! And, tell us, what do you think?

New Obsession: NARS Chihuahua Lip Gloss

So yes, we have a strong and irresistible obsession with Chihuahua's. Mostly our own Chichi's, but Chiuahua's in general just strike us as the most uber cutest pups on the planet that we inexplicably cannot get enough of. So is it coincidence (Kismet? Luck? Chance?) that of all the lip glosses on the planet (there are roughly 3 million, in our guesstimates), we've fallen for one called Chihuahua? The perfect nude, NARS has formulated a non-gooey gloss that complements every single skin shade and every single Chihuahua lover and even Chihuahua haters!

We got ours at Saks Fifth Avenue, but you can also get it at Sephora.

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How to Wear It: The Sleeveless Trench

We created this sleeveless trench dress out of a desire for functionality. It has that safari-like feel, super luxurious silk fabric, and a cut that actually offers for more than a few ways of wearing it. In our lookbook, we styled the Spring piece as a dress, knotted at the waist and all on its own. Which is great! Obviously. But just in case it gets lonely and wants the company of other clothes, here are 4 more ways to wear it:

1. Replace your work blazer:

Wear open and tie the belt in the back and pair with a low-cut scoop tank and long flared trousers with your favorite platforms.

2. Instead of a boyfriend cardigan:

Let the belt hang down and unbutton the piece. Super skinny jeans and a beat up, oversized tee with oxfords or moto boots complete the look.

3. Over another dress:

We love playing with hem lengths and urge creativity with this. Open and over a maxi and with your favorite summer sandals, it's sure to be a hit.

4. Go glam:

Deck out this trench with a fancy pair of metallic sandals, woven leather clutch and glamorous cocktail jewelry for an unexpected style statement at your next cocktail party. Oh, and, cinch that belt super tight.

5. Fall for layering options:

We can't wait to transition the trench dress into our fall wardrobes. We'll wear a thick cashmere sweater underneath it, as well as grey opaque tights, and pair it with a leopard scarf ankle boots.

The real question is, how will you wear it? Tell us your ideal outfit with the trench dress below!

Complimentary Yours: "My My That's A Pretty Dress!"

Ever notice that whenever you wear a piece of Leyendecker, you're always getting compliments? We really intend for that to happen, so when we hear that that's what actually happens, it makes our lives, like, worth living.

Recently, our friend Kimmy, debuted her brand new Suburbia dress (shown above and available now at ShopBop.com for $275) to much fanfare, and we can't help but share. We hope you'll share your favorite Leyendecker compliments too, in the comments below!

"The sheer dress is an eye catcher for sure, wherever you are, and I had happily taken in many envious glances from girls and raised eyebrows from boys all day. But I was leaving a busy Starbucks where a group of men were hanging out at a table just outside the door. These guys were in their 30s and 40s and not the kind of men who you'd think would cat call. But the oldest one stopped mid sentence, pulled his sunglasses down his nose, and yelled out as I walked by 'My, my that's a pretty dress. A VERY pretty dress.' Of course, all the men at the table proceeded to look at what he was talking about and all of them had something to say about it. But all of them agreed 'A very pretty dress.' And they were right! I wasn't slutty, or revealing too much! I was just pretty in my pretty dress! I heard them echo "Very Pretty Dress" as I walked across the parking lot, and got in my car, smiling the whole time."

A pretty dress, indeed. Who was the last person to compliment you on a piece of Leyendecker?

What happened? Tell us below! We'll re-post our favorite answers!

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Christina Muraczewski lives and works in Santa Fe Art Colony

in downtown Los Angeles. She has exhibited in New York at

Jen Bekman Gallery and in Los Angeles at Ruth Bachofner Gallery,

Sabina Lee Gallery, fakespace LA and the Brewery Project. Her work

has been included in several major collections, including the West Collection.

For prints of her work go to 20x200.com.