The first “fashion” app I found just happens to be from one of my favorite couture houses, Chanel. I haven’t found any other fashion or beauty related applications yet so I believe Chanel is the first one. I am so delighted with the novelty of having this on my phone that I didn’t mind the 60MB download one bit. (Thank goodness for WiFi)

So the App is specific to A/W 2008/09 and puts some very cool exclusive Chanel content at your fingertips. The interface is simple, a quick look into the highlights of the Chanel world. The main image will give you a video of the A/W fashion show and the links/accessories shortcut allows you to browse through all of this season’s looks by swiping through your iPhone or iPod Touch.

Hitting up Chanel News gives you an up-to-date RSS news feed of various news stories. And just in case browsing through these goodies warrants a quick trip to the Chanel store, a store locator allows you to search for store by city and to map the location or call the store.

I can’t wait to see what other fashion companies decide to cater to the iPhone fan base and launch their own applications!

Free download in the Lifestyle Category of the iPhone App Store.

Spotted at Target today, the Botkier line covering two end-of-aisle displays. The faux-snakeskin prints are ahinier in person, making the satchels look overdressed and uncomfortable. So far it’s a pass for me, but I’m still waiting to check out the large metallic hobo when it’s in stock.

These Sergio Rossi Angelika Patent Pumps from IntermixOnline.com are the perfect way to finish a black-on-black outfit. When I can’t accessorize too obviously for work, I like to let some color peek out where I can, and fuschia toes extending from polished black Theory pants is how I’d choose to do it. Professional at the conference table, with a punch of color as you walk down the hallway.

Okay, it’s a good thing I’m posting about Tokidoki again because running into this watch nearly stopped my heart. Okay, I’m over-exaggerating, but this Tokidoki Eco Solar Watch is too darn cute.

Available at Tobi.com.

A little sun sits at the minute hand, while a lightning-struck cloud adorns the hour hand, and a recycling symbol sits at the center. Signature tokidoki characters do their part by riding bikes and eco-friendly cars on the band.

But for $175, I’m hoping this watch truly is solar-powered, that would be awesome. I’m going to head over to Happy Six to scope it out. If it turns out to just be quartz-powered, then I might pass. But we’ll see, that little guy on a bicycle is too cute.

So buy into them while you can. I highly recommend staying away from the knee-highs we’ve been seeing in Planet Blue’s windows. Outside of just buying into them for the trend, gladiator sandals are actually quiet functional and stay on your feet better than flip-flops will.

I’ve actually had a hard time finding a pair that I liked enough to buy, since this is such a picky trend. After weeks of browsing, I’ve settled on the following two pairs as my top recommendations.

For the most literal representation of the trendy gladiator sandal, I like the Dolce Vita Bermuda Style from Cusp.com. With just three clean straps, this one will flatter any size feet and look good with both shorts and skinny jeans. Some of the versions out there with a gazillion straps look horrible with pants.

For a slight variation away from the perpendicular lines of the gladiator sandal, Matt Bernson makes a pair in Silver Souffle which boasts a comfortable sole and a 30% donation to the Humane Society.

I’ve been looking for a small-to-medium sized bag with a long strap to wear over-the-shoulder with shorts. Sounds a little weird, but I’m starting to like the look of the swinging long handbag next to the cuffed shorts thing. There needs to be careful consideration when this is done, as you don’t want to look too “80’s” doing it. Combined with the right soft colors, I think this MJ bag will do the job flawlessly every time.

marc by Marc Jacobs Soft Poppy Bag, $388 at eluxury.com.

If anybody buys into this trend, I am going to personally come to your house and burn down your wardrobe. The reasons are obvious, but I’m going to list them for you anyway.

• They are leopard print.
• They have absolutely no functional purpose.
• They are $42.
• There are no such things as “ankle gloves”.
• They are sold exclusively at Shop Intuition.
• If you wear these out in public, people will laugh at you.
• Lindsay should be buying clothes, not designing them.

Someone please help me understand why any company in their right mind would agree to produce such an atrocious accessory.

Okay, I’m being a little harsh here. But seriously. Stare at the picture below for 10 seconds, and share your raw feedback in the comments. Please tell me I’m not the only one.

I try to be very careful when accessorizing for work to keep it subtle and professional. Once I stacked two Vita bracelets (to be fair, we were having somewhat a “spirit day” and was asked to wear a white dress shirt + colorful accessory) and so many people called out my “gold” bangles that I ended up taking them off by noon. So now I try to keep things clean and subtle.

Which is why I’m headed to Barney’s this weekend to check out these Melissa Joy Manning Interlocking Bangles on sale for $79 from $195. Two appeals for me: they are interlocking so you’ll never lose one, and I’m intrigued by the “square bangle” idea, I think these will fall very prettily on the wrist and not be as noticeable as anything “trendy” these days.

We saw the Chanel bag-in-bag illusion… now get ready for some bag-on-bag action.

I am so curious to see how this bag-on-bag thing looks in person. Will they look awkwardly attached like the diseased Chanel we saw earlier this week? I do like the clear tote idea, and wished in these versions that the snap-closure clutch was -inside- the clear bag.

I’ve always thought of silk scarves as… how do I put this… well, as an older lady thing. At Neiman Marcus they are all tucked neatly into rows behind glass displays. Salvatore Ferragamo, Emilio Pucci, Hermes — not something you want to tie around your neck unless you are wearing a matching suit and Birkin bag and attending your grandaughter’s debutante ball.

However, with soft candy prints popping up from Chanel and other classic designers, I’m starting to notice them more and more on younger celebs, especially since the Alexander McQueen “skull” scarf made famous by Kate Moss and Liv Tyler. I remember reading “The Devil Wears Prada” and trying to imagine how Miranda Priestly wore her discontinued white Hermes scarves.

I’m somewhat drawn to this one by Golden Goose with the stark black and white architectural print. Such a simple accessory to add to a black tank and jeans for a casual lunch. (On sale for $99 at aloharag.com)

I’m not sure if I’d ever be brave enough to wear scarves of color, so I think I’ll start very basic. Maybe go with black and whites, and definitely longer/skinnier scarves for now. I have a short neck so I doubt I’ll ever be able to “tie” a scarf around my neck.

Do you wear silk scarves? If so, how do you dress it down, and what do you pair it with?