This week our usual Fashion Porn was placed on the back burner to make room for the fashion lover’s Christmas: Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

As fashion week wraps up, I already have a long shopping list of what I must find once Spring clothes hit the shelves.  While I’m aware that this is months away, the collections this year were so beautiful that I’m going to have to start saving up in order to stock my closet with the affordable versions of the designs I saw this week.

And although it’s hard to play favorites with the many diverse collections that walked the runways, there are five fabulous designers that really stood out amongst the prints, sky high heels, and oversized accessories at this year’s NY Fashion Week. Fashion Week MVPs, if you will

The Fashion Week All-Stars.

LELA ROSE

Even if you don’t follow designers, you may know Lela Rose from her collaboration with Payless.  Her collections are typically a little more mature, but this talented lady really stepped it up this year with a  colorful, sporty collection for Spring 2010.  The unusual color combinations will be something for a seasoned fashionista to play with this Spring.  Classic touches such as tweed bottoms grounded the neon color scheme and added an interesting twist to spring clothing. Lela Rose made people re-think spring style and it is that innovation that makes a great designer.

REBECCA TAYLOR

Ladylike floral dresses were hardened by studs and cropped blazers at Rebecca Taylor.  Electric patterns were found throughout the collection; even the sweetest colored dresses were paired with bright shoes.  The collection was fresh and cool with strong silhouettes balancing out the signature sweet and flirty pieces.  The color palate was unique, as were many of the patterns paired together. And I wanted to wear every last piece. Rebecca Taylor, you are a genius.

MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Always a crowd favorite, Marc Jacobs did not disappoint during his little-sister collection, Marc by Marc Jacobs.  Though the headbands were reminiscent of the bunny ears seen on the runway during the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2009 show, much of the collection was fresh and exciting.  Jacobs incorporated tribal prints and accessories into more traditional shapes, creating completely unique and exciting looks.  A far cry from his signature collection, Marc Jacobs created pieces from fun, colorful patterns, making it one of the all-star collections this season.

ZAC POSEN

True glamour appeared on the red and purple carpeted runway at Zac Posen this season.  Bright colors dominated the collection, which was filled with Posen’s speciality: dresses.  He definitely knows how to dress a girl looking for some fun. His mini dresses were fun and accessorized perfectly with over-the-top brooches (that were slightly reminiscent of the Rocky Horror Picture Show lips).  Fine tailoring dominated much of this collection, though the show ended with some stunning evening gowns that left me dreaming of a reason to wear one.

TEMPERLEY LONDON

Take a circus ringmaster, add a dose of rocker and you’ve got Temperley London’s spring collection.  Though grounded by basic black and white, this collection is anything but basic.  The geometric patterns were complemented by solid blazers – and many of the looks were topped off (literally) by a top hat.  The bold prints, studded blazers and other circus-y elements don’t seem like anything that could work together or on anyone, but Temperley makes it work. And they make it work well.

Though I chose only 5 designers, in true Fashion Porn style, I had to add a 6th look to complete my All-Star collection.  The genius behind Michelle Obama’s inaugural ball gown, Jason Wu, showed he is worthy of space in the First Lady’s closet and definitely deserves some recognition after his beautiful showing this week.

Who were your Fashion Week All-Stars this season?

All photos via style.com showcase Spring 2010 runway looks

Ego and rock’n'roll usually go hand in hand, but there are certain artists who defy expectations in the douchebag department. Certain rockers who just can’t keep their mouths shut — whether there’s a stage mic or a report’s mic in front of them. Certain dudes who make our top 5 Cockiest Rocker Dbags.

5) Noel Gallagher

Remember this douche? Yah. Not many people do. For some reason Oasis is still making music, but the only thing we ever heard when we looked at them were the words “ugly” and “all-our-songs-sound-the-same“

4) Gene Simmons

A few months ago, Simmons recorded a sex tape that made just about everyone I know puke up their lunch. Sure, KISS was a good band, but saying things like “every other band should be wiping my ass” is just pure Dbag material — especially if you look like your face is made of wax that’s melting.

3) Little Richard

Little Richard and his tiny moustache made some good music in his day, but you wouldn’t exactly consider him “the architect of rock ‘n’ roll,” would you? The architect of tacky sequined jackets? Sure! The architect of upper lip hair? Yup! Well, it doesn’t matter what you’d consider, because Little Richard knows.

2) Kanye

No lie, Kanye knows music — or at least his kind of music. He’s got a certain genre pretty much covered, but that doesn’t mean that he’s the most popular rocker of all time. I mean, if he was, my mom would know who he is…and I’m pretty sure if I said Kanye to to my mom, she’d asked if that was a type of take-out I can only get in NYC.

1) John Lennon

He has to be #1. Because he tried to take on Jesus. And look…you just don’t take on Jesus. I mean, can you walk on water, buddy? I don’t think so. That guy is totally in the popular clique of the Cosmos.

Any other rocker Dbags we should know about?

I believe that spontaneity is the spice of life. If I’m going to be bored; I’m better off dead. Something about monotony turns off my brain…as well as my spirit…soul…and yeah…well, you get it. It’s surprising to me how many people are comfortable doing the same thing every day with all of the same people in the same place…and looking the same way.

It’s one thing to be happy with your life and to have no desire to “spice” it up. However, if you’re feeling like you’re missing something…I’d recommend going out on a limb and trying something new, particularly when it comes down to your looks.

Every time that I make getting ready fun, I find that I end up looking better. People notice small changes in your look on a daily basis and, at least for me, small things like this can really make me feel better throughout the day.

So what should you consider mixing up?

YOUR HAIR

Do you always wear it down? Try something new. A bun. A fishtail. Half up. Pull your bangs back. Part it in a different place. And hey, you’re never too old for pig tails if they’re done the right way. (The right way is NOT with a plaid skirt and knee highs).

YOUR MAKEUP

Don’t wear any? Maybe give it a shot some day. And if you wear it…try a different shade one day or some eye shadow that stands out.

YOUR CLOTHES AND OVERALL “LOOK”

A lot of us get trapped into looking how we’re expected to look every day. We forget that we can constantly be switching up our style and having fun with it. Can you imagine Gwen Stefani looking the same way every time we saw her? No freaking way. Why? Because she has fun with her looks…and you should, too! Don’t be afraid to go from a “classy” look one day to a “rocker” look the next.

And from what I’ve gathered from experience…when you’re not bored, the people around you aren’t bored, either.

Recently spiced up your “look”? Tell us about it!