The leaves might be falling off the trees, but Chanel’s Mobile Art has just landed in New York’s Central Park.

Housed in a portable futuristic pavilion created by architect Zaha Hadid, Chanel’s Mobile Art exhibit features a Fabrice Bousteau-curated collection of art all inspired by the iconic Chanel 2.55 quilted leather handbag. I’m curious to see how each of the 18 international contemporary artists (including Blue Noses, Daniel Buren, David Levinthal, Fabrice Hyber, Loris Cecchini, Michael Lin, Pierre & Gilles, Subudh Gupta, Slyvie Fleury - and even Yoko Ono) will interpret the elements (the quilted leather, the chain handle, and the double C closure) that all give the bag its unique, undeniable identity.

The exhibit has already passed through Hong Kong and Tokyo, and will now spend a couple of weeks in Manhattan before then heading off to London, Moscow, and finally, Paris.

Although not really a Chanel girl, I’m very excited to visit the mobile art exhibit - you should be too - especially since its completely free! See below for details:

Chanel’s Mobile Art Exhibit
October 20th - November 9th
Located at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield (enter at 72nd street)
Admission is free, but you have to reserve a time slot at chanel-mobileart.com

Black Lace: Givenchy, Christian Lacroix, Dior, Chanel, Anne Valérie Hash, Armani Privé
Sheer Beauty: Valentino, Christian Dior
Fabulous Fur: Givenchy, Chanel, Armani Privé, Jean Paul Gaultier
Take a Bow: Armani Privé, Christian Dior (esp. accessories), Elie Saab
Black & White: Dior, Armani Privé, Chanel, Anne Valérie Hash, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier
Sweet Pastels: Armani Privé, Anne Valérie Hash, Christian Dior, Valentino
Color Pops: Christian Lacroix, Jean Paul Gaultier

Favorite Collections: Christian Lacroix & Christian Dior
Most Wearable: Givenchy
Most Original Accessories: Anne Valérie Hash’s shoulder piece & necklace - love love love them

Check out the shows for yourself at style.com and let me know what you think…

Don’t give this asymmetrical trend the cold-shoulder quite yet.

One-shoulder looks continue to be seen on the Resort ‘09 runways of Balenciaga, Chanel, Marchesa, Alexander Wang, Carolina Herrera, Narciso Rodriguez, Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, and more…

This weekend was our first real taste of the summer heat to come and I’ve already soaked up too much sun. I spent most of the day outside, directly in the sun, practically naked, and with absolutely no sunscreen on. Right now, I’m in pain and wondering why I didn’t do anything to prevent my current situation, especially when I knew this would happen.

Well, I might not be able to go back in time, but I can certainly prepare for the future. And what better way to prepare for the future than with a shopping list?

Here are the things I think we all need in order to maintain our cool this summer while still looking effortlessly chic:

• Chanel’s adorable sandal camellia - love love love.
• An amazing pair of sunglasses - Oliver Peoples’ are the best overall.
• A great pedicure - any shade will do as long as you work it - right now I’ve got Essie’s Wicked on.
• A hobo or tote large enough to hold extra moisturizer, a bottle of water, etc.
• Simple dresses, whether mini or maxi, are just essential in the summer. I find that if you buy one terrific cotton dress with a great cut, it’s the only thing you’ll want to wear all summer, so don’t feel guilty about buying several.
• Sunscreen.
• A great piece of jewelry - earrings and rings seem to work best in the sweltering city heat.
• A great wide-brimmed hat - it’ll protect you from the sun and look classically gorgeous

Share your summer style secrets…Let me know of anything else you think I should absolutely get a hold of before this summer becomes just another hazy memory.