Sinister romance and casual seventies “chick…?” In.

Worn almost as a chic badge of honor, thanks to Valentino and Sonia Rykiel, roses are a HUGE trend in fashion, appearing on both clothing and accessories alike. Having become less camp and more luxe over the years, it’s high time to find the perfect oversized rose for you. From roses that fall in soft knit layers to stiffer petals, and even the more more ostentatious varieties found in leather iterations on a bag, there are all kinds to suit your fancy. Our picks (below) are for both the modest and superfluous rose-wearers – which is your favorite?

Arden B Exploded Rose One Shoulder Top

Kate Spade New York Striped Rosette Tank

Handbag Heaven Audra Floral Tote

Alice + Olivia Rose & Safety Pin Necklace

Silk-Look Floral Brooch Pin

(This post is compliments of Julia DiNardo and my fabulous friends at The Envied! Read more about The EnVIEd in this NYTimes.com article. )

Malgosia Bela (ELITE) Photo: Courtesy of Givenchy via Style.com

Natasha Poly (WOMEN) Photo: Courtesy of Givenchy via Style.com

Joan Smalls (IMG) Photo: Courtesy of Givenchy via Style.com

Daphne Groeneveld (WOMEN) Photo: Courtesy of Givenchy via Style.com

Mariacarla Boscono (VIVA) Photo: Courtesy of Givenchy via Style.com

Insane. Just insane. Truly inspiring.

I know I’m rushing you, but fall is right around the corner even if you can’t feel it. How much are you going to wish you had scooped up this ensemble, for a mere hundred and seventy-five bucks – including shoes – come September? Food for thought.

(Click to Polyvore for details, pricing and where to buy.)

That’s right, I said the F word – in July. Probably because I awoke to rainy weather, in the mid-fifties, on July 6th in Hollywood. Unheard of. It’s something I go through every season, after the initial thisiswhatshotrightnow fashion hype dies down and I’m in the throes of mid-season barren sales racks and redundant looks. Regardless, check out this (super) early sneak peek for Fall 2010 – that rabbit shrug is my new boyfriend.

This is amazing in about 47 different ways. Yes Sonia Rykiel is a fashion icon, and yes the clothes are stunning, but what I can’t get enough of is that the entire video feels like a caricature of the industry on a whole other level. It’s like a freaking SNL skit – amazing! Watch and listen for; the names of those being interviewed, what they actually say (or lack thereof), what Sonia herself says, the fact that models in general have never more desperately needed a sandwich, and the over-the-top nature of the collection itself. I could watch it on a loop.

(Video courtesy of Barracuda TV and YouTube)