● Phillip Lim's fall 2011 video features hot girls modeling his designs while biking around San Francisco. Perfect. [Style] ● If you're wondering what Constance Jablonski and Liu Wen are reading this summer (because models read too, you know), Modelina has rounded up the lit picks of over 30 runway regulars. [Modelina] ● Vogue's "Influencers Network" has been revealed, and it features a panel of 1,000 bloggers that we've never heard of. [Adweek]

Known for designing classic pieces with street elegance, Phillip Lim's collections are a go-to for fashion bloggers, editors, artists, and models. Although his designs exhibit expert tailoring, there's always a touch of effortlessness, whether it be a slouchy fit or a simple color story. That relaxed attitude could very well derive from his LA roots, which Refinery 29 captured in their latest feature with the designer. Being an LA native myself, his list of favorite places warms my heart—especially because it's filled with local treasures and a touch of classic LA.

This much we know: Hemlines have dropped to the floor and footwear is being served up high, by way of a wedge, with a side of florals. But what about SS11 pants, you say? Sleep soundly, as New York Fashion Week's catwalks have met with nary a harem pant this season. Derek Lam is championing a high-waist, while simultaneously embracing the wide cuts and flared denim calves that Phoebe Philo started resurrecting at Celine this past spring. Phillip Lim is promoting something a bit softer—slim but softly tailored pants in silks of various shades.

The underwear as outerwear trend is about to get a whole lot more exciting thanks to Alexander Wang and Phillip Lim. While each of the designers' respective namesake houses going strong, Wang and Lim have decided get into undergarments. Lim's new bra, panty and camisoles line is appropriate titled 'initials' (as in the first layer of fabric to hit the body). According to W, Lim is keeping the line simple, and unadulterated with embellishment or over-the-top styles. "What we love about it is that it's something a girl can wear without feeling like she's trying too hard."

It's been a big year for Phillip Lim. Not only has the designer continued to garner critical acclaim, he's in the process of expanding his empire quite a bit -- namely with a new accessories line as well as swimsuits and lingerie. (Not to mention his sub-label for canines.) While Lim's bathingwear and lingerie lines have dropped, his much-anticipated shoe collection has yet to debut in stores. But thanks to the shoe gods that be, looks from the collection have arrived.

Topman is adding to the plethora of designer collaborations currently sweeping the fashion industry with a project that’s just for the boys. “Following up on their Black Trouser Project, British retailer Topman look towards some of fashions hottest designers to be a part of their upcoming White Tee Project,” says Hypebeast. Designers from Henry Holland and Phillip Lim to Richard Chai and J. W. Anderson have signed on to participate in the endeavor. The limited-edition collection hits Topman’s virtual racks May 28.

During such hard economic times as these, it seems both smart and logical that many designers are branching out. For Zac Posen, it’s a diffusion line; meanwhile, Karl Lagerfeld has taken to creating titillating dishware. Now, renowned womenswear designer Phillip Lim is hopping aboard the bandwagon and launching an entirely new clothing line -- for dogs.

Casual Fridays might be doomed to be a long and lazy weekend. You can thank Julian Schnabel, as he's ushered in pajamas as the new sleeper fashion wear. Dudes are wearing Hef silks in public! This week, designers Phillip Lim, Michael Bastian, and Tim Hamilton will unveil pajama-inspired clothes meant to be worn in broad daylight. (Last year, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Giorgio Armani dipped into the same genre.) Tyler Thoreson of Men's Style says, "If you really wanted to deconstruct it, you could say buried in there is some kind of commentary on our overworked, sleep-starved culture." But even then, he says he can't envision overworked, sleep-starved professionals wearing pajamas out in public.