Anthropologie is really just cranking out the projects right now. Last night we stopped by the launch party for their new site, The Anthropologist which asks the question, “What is inspiration?” and then answers it with the works of its first three chosen artists: David Eustace, Andrew Zuckerman, and Jane Campion.

Basically it’s an online gallery that will showcase different pieces of art. We like anything that provides a showcase for art and photography, though we’re still not quite sure what this has to do with the clothes.

This morning brings another collaboration announcement from the company—this time with Koi Suwannagate. The line will be called Lawan (Thai for “beautiful) and include four pieces (a gown, two cardigans, and a top). I’ve been a fan of the designer and her amazing appliques since I first became aware of her when Gwyneth donned one of her amazing sweaters many, many years ago. My budget has not been a fan of her prices, so needless to say I’m psyched for more affordable options.

Also, we like seeing anyone’s business expanding. Yay for economic turnaround!

Extreme Carine: Isabeli snags a French Vogue cover, shot by David Sims which we like very much. We also like coverlines that actually make us pay attention. How extreme will they go? Can’t wait to see. {Models.com}

Two All Beef Patties, Special Sauce, Etc: Yesterday it was moustache tees. And today brings a shirt featuring another one of our favorite things, Big Macs. Thanks Traver Rains! {Nylon}

Product Overload: We’re so pumped to see Nine , unattractive Vogue cover notwithstanding. The ladies look so gorgeous in the trailer but we had no idea there was that much product on set. But when Rob Marshall says it’s “all about the hair” you gotta stock up on hairspray. {Allure}

Costume Season: We don’t mean the kind that comes with candy corn. Though these pieces of jewelry make us equally happy and decidedly less nauseous. {W}

I’ve never really had an answer to that dream job question, something involving traveling the world while writing about anything - food, fashion, people - would be up there. After seeing the way models live (the successful ones) I think I’d like that, too.

But this guy, Keith Johnson, might have it best. Technically, he works for Anthropologie, but that work includes scouring the globe for six months of the year to find the most amazing, the most unusual objects to fill Anthropologie stores across the country. That thing that makes you go, “Oh, I really need that birdcage,” when you walk in? That’s him.

The Sundance Channel followed his treasure hunt for Man Shops Globe, premiering next Wednesday, October 7th. In the above clip, he actually finds a birdcage, but asks his Indian friends to make some Anthropologie-friendly adjustments before shipping it to America.

Britt’s only been on her much-deserved vacation for two days and I’m already being subconsciously drawn to things that remind me of her, like say, rompers.

I love them, but she loves them more.

Actually this one is like a perfect melding of different parts of both of our styles…short shorts with a little hippie embroidered flair.

Seems like just the perfect all-American summer blend for a holiday weekend filled with burgers on the grill, sparklers, and classic rock.

Usually when yet another fashion person decides to take their shit show to television, we groan, roll our eyes, feel sincere shock, but then set our TiVo anyway.

But yesterday, we read that Keith Johnson, Anthropologie’s antiques buyer, will be getting his own show, and we weren’t disgusted.

To begin with, it’s on the Sundance Channel, home to Iconoclasts, so how bad could it be?

Secondly, the working title is Man Shops Globe - best job description possible - which entails cameras following Keith as he “scours the flea markets in Paris to remote villages in countries such as India” looking for the next great find. In other words, you follow him doing his job, while he travels the world, so it’ll be like Spain, On the Road Again, but with all the cute, kitschy stuff you wish you were willing to buy in the home section in the back of Anthropologie stores. And no Gwyneth.

But maybe secret flea finds in New York?

My favorite part of the Betty Jackson show, aside from Times UK critic Lisa Armstrong telling me she loved my dress, was the models’ hair and make-up.

Everyone’s locks were pinned up into a sort of woven crown on top of their heads, secured with a retro banded headband on top of a bare face but for bright red lips.

The clothes were less succinct - a few hospital gowns, very simple silk beige dresses, some high-waisted black hotpants I’d buy in a second if I lived on a runway, and a little striped number that I think I saw at Anthropologie a few weeks ago.

A few of the dresses were pretty, a ruffled jumpsuit screamed, “Spring 09!!” but overall the clothes weren’t enough to sustain audience interest.

So we told Lisa about the Barney’s Warehouse sale instead.

“But literally? In a warehouse? And editors go?” she asked.

“Yes! Really! You’ll have to come and write about it,” we told her.

“I have to come just to shop it!”

Well, yes.

Kate, shopgirl for Lyell (at left), Jo, shopgirl for Mayle (right)

Got Them: On Mott St, after leaving the florist.

Stalked Them: Because Kate’s tights and Jo’s shorts/shoe combo made our heads whip around as we walked by

Shot Them: So many reasons actually: We loved Kate’s braids, Jo’s specs, the high-waisted tucked-in look, and because they look like an Anthropologie catalog come to life - plus, this is the second time we’ve spotted similarly dressed friends on Mott.

They Say: “We didn’t plan it, we just happen to dress alike a lot.”

We Say: You guys need a theme song.