Summer's not yet over and designers are coming out with their FW '06 lines. That means my bank balance is taking multiple blows. On one hand I am still buying the flowy dresses of summer while craving the soft comfort of cashmere sweaters and fleece hoodies.

Speaking of hoodies, the current king of all things 'hoody' is none other than designing duo Mike Gonzalez & Christine Gonzalez of their eponymous line, Mike & Chris. Even though the line hasn't been around for long, it is fast becoming a favorite of celebrities and stylists and has been featured in numerous magazines, from Vogue to Lucky.

I was just surfing around their website the other day, and saw that the new collection is out. I couldn't pick a favorite, each piece is lovelier than the other, with all the signature Mike & Chris detailing to boot. This season the duo has added an extra design detail in the form of pleats.

How cool is this heavy fleece belted trench hoodie?

This scarf is on the top of my list for Fall.

Check them out for yourself and be prepared to whip out the credit card when the full collections hits stores like Barneys and Couture Candy.

photos courtesy of mikeandchris.com.