This post was written by Fashionably Cute’s contributing editor Wendy Brandes, an awesome jewelry designer (of Gigi Caron and Wendy Brandes Jewelry), journalist, blogger and fashion warrior on a never ending quest for scary fish shaped shoes.

Can you handle the cute? The whole cute and nothing but the cute?

These adorably chubby animals are available from SweetestPea on Etsy.

The fat penguin is so huggable.

The fat chick is so kissable.

The fat rice ball is so edible!

See the whole collection here. Thanks to “KT” for the link!

Also, this fat bag by Fendi is so cute! I must have it. Please buy it for me immediately.

Live Journal user deer_bones has posted Europe’s worst retro interiors to the LJ community saucydwellings. Some of these amazing Eurobad interiors are quite cute, in a garish way, but still cute, just look at the sleepy eyes of that furry furniture!

It must be really nice to have a horse in the kitchen too, just for the smell.

Find larger versions of the photos and more images at Omodern

Last week I wrote how kawaii companies went Louis Vuitton by releasing a bunch of merchandise that heavily reminds shoppers of the iconic LV canvas bags and accessories. This week it’s Louis Vuitton going kawaii (yet again).

I just love Louis Vuitton’s new line. The Purse Blog reports that it’s a fresh collaboration between Marc Jacobs and contemporary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, who was behind the ultra successful Multicolore, and the lovely Cerises, Panda and Cherry Blossoms lines.

Chibi Kinoko is the adorable little mushroom manga character that appears on the new line’s handbags and agendas. By the way, mushrooms with human attributes are Murakami’s signature characters.

According to the Purse Blog, the limited edition bags and accessories collection is available for sale at Takashi’s exhibition at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Arts.

Via the Purse Blog. Photos courtesy of the Purse Blog, Gothamist

Check out the awesome Live Journal community foto_decadent (dedicated to avant-garde fashion photography) for a delicious photo shoot by Denise Grunstein.

I just love these whimsical pictures. The color combinations are cute, and the candy cane and gingerbread motifs are yummy!

See larger images and more photos from this editorial at foto_decadent

The New York Post does a roundup of holiday window displays in the Big Apple’s leading department stores, with a bunch of photos, including cute ones, and a video of Bloomingdale’s Window Spectacular.

Here are my personal favorites:

Saks Fifth Avenue 

Barney’s 

Lord and Taylor 

Please visit the New York Post’s website to read reviews of window displays store by store and to see more photos.

The famous Sex and the City stylist and fashion designer Patricia Field has launched her new Barbie-inspired clothing and accessories collection with Mattel, reports Women’s Wear Daily.

According to the newspaper:

The line includes T-shirts and hoodies that use the Barbie logo or Barbie-inspired expressions such as “I want my dream house.” The dresses — in black satin, leopard print and prints used in Barbie clothes from the Seventies dolls — are as much Field as Barbie. Field’s favorite bag is in black patent fake croc with a gold logo of a vintage Barbie profile surrounded by Cadillac-esque laurel leaves.

Barbie by Patricia Field will be available in many stores, including Macy’s and Patricia Field’s own store and online shop.

WWD also reports that “a spunky, red-haired Patricia Field Barbie doll line is in the works for fall 2008.”

Via Women’s Wear Daily and Patricia Field

I know, the idea of a baby bib shaped like drool sounds pretty gross, but just one look at the photo of the adorable bib above will make you drool over the cuteness.

The bib has been designed by Wry Baby, who are best known for making products that take the mickey out of poor defenseless babies (their motto is: “Raising Funny People”). Well, at least the cartoonish Drool Bib it’s better than their “I eat dirt” and “Someday I’ll have a hairy chest” baby outfits.

The Drooly Bib is, of course, waterproof!

Via Wry Baby

Here’s the cutest egg holder ever! Now poor naked eggs can proudly stand in tiny short pants. What a simple but great (and extremely cute) idea by Lizkin Design!

These  egg cups are made of flexible PVC so they can hold eggs of all sizes.

Via Lizkin Design and Cute Overload

Spork Fashion snagged an interview with actress Shannyn Sossamon!

Designer Tips found a unique safety pin necklace from designer Vivienne Westwood that is priced to deplete your bank account.

Fall in love with the Stella McCartney Patent Ring Clutch at Lifestyle Buzz.

What’s Haute spotlights Jennifer Lopez’s Zagliani “Puffy” Bag.

Designer Sense focuses on the Christian Louboutin Striped Ankle Boot.

The Beauty Counter is ready to start holiday shopping early with LUSH bath treats.

Gear up for the holidays with fab mommy-to-be fashions at The Kiddie Fashionista.

Diva In A carry On found a way to keep your ‘top-half assets’ from falling out for all to see.

Rock-n-roll legend CBGB is re-born thanks to designer John Varvatos. Get the scoop at Pink Rock Candy.

Who loved the Coach Carly Leather Hobo Bag? Designer Planet does. Find out why.

Celebrate the Fendi Baguette’s 10^th Anniversary at Señora Cartera.

Save while you shop the latest styles from e-tailer Shop Barbara courtesy of Fashion Fling.

Elite Choice showcases the world’s most expensive sandals.

Style Talk discovered an exquisite interchangeable bracelet/necklace that’s both unique and chic.

So Frugalicious takes the work out of sale shopping with the help of Savvy Circle.

Strange enough, but it seems that the Louis Vuitton craze has hit leading Japanese kawaii companies like Sanrio and San-X too. They have both released character merchandise that looks like a parody of the world’s most copied fashion brand. See for yourself:

San-X has designed a new Rilakkuma line of accessories reminiscent of Louis Vuitton Monogram Multicolore (created by fellow Japanese artist Takashi Murakami).

Rilakkuma Long Wallet

Louis Vuitton
Monogram Multicolore French Purse

Rilakkuma Card Case

Louis Vuitton
Monogram Multicolore Porte-Monnaie Billets

Sanrio reminded everyone of Louis Vuitton Damier line releasing chequered Badtz-Maru handbags and diaries. The only difference is that the pattern on the items is black and not brown like that of LV.

Badtz-Maru Messenger Bag

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Naviglio

Badt-Maru Organizer

Louis Vuitton Small Ring Agenda

Now, this is pretty weird, but I like their sense or humour. And what do you think?

Photos courtesy of Sanrio, San-X and Eluxury