Altuzarra Spring 2012
A white dress is a must-have for every closet, yet a floral dress is too. Being a lover of both, this is the ultimate piece.
Oh, the places I could go in this dress…..
See the complete Joseph Altuzarra Spring 2012 Collection here.
xo.
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Derek Lam Spring 2012
Expect to see lots of this rich, dark, caramel leather color now into next Spring. It is perfection when paired with a printed skirt in a gorgeous hue like the one shown by Derek Lam.
And, as we all know, I just love a waist belt.
See the complete Derek Lam Spring 2012 Collection here. Wait until you see the first look! A yellow, leather jacket with beautiful caramel leather inserts.
xo.
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I can’t help it, I just love dresses over pants. And I love Prabal Gurung.
The mix of purple on white with black leather details and leather pants make me swoon.
Oh, and that lip color! I’m so glad to see pink lips are still going strong next Spring.
See the complete Prabal Gurung Spring 2012 show here.
xo
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Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
Simply put, I love September! The weather isn’t hot, muggy, and unbearable, and I can finally wear some of my favorite Fall pieces (blazers, sweaters, and boots). However, what is most exciting about September is Fashion Week and the abundant amount of media coverage about the runway shows, future trends, and celebrity sightings. It’s a bit crazy to think that all of us within the retail world are now becoming obsessed with Spring 2010′s hottest designers, best trends, and key pieces while Fall & Winter collections are still being delivered!
Let’s just say, most of us who are fashion manic have a little bit of A.D.D. when something new & fresh and not even available to wear is being shoved in our faces–it’s true, “you always want what you can’t have!” and isn’t this the truth after seeing both BCBG’s and Rebecca Taylor’s runway shows on style.com.
BCBG
Rebecca Taylor
So what’s in store for Spring? One dominant trend still focuses around body conscious silhouettes that display the female form in a toned down 80′s inspired way. This fall the 80′s have been popping up all around us in the way of strong shoulders, form fitting dresses, and sheer cutouts; some of the looks have been a little extreme and leave some wondering, “Who is wearing that where?”. Don’t get me wrong, I am loving the sheer cut-outs throughout the BCBG collection and am salivating over a pair of Rebecca Taylor’s slouchy, cropped pants that remind me a bit of MC Hammer, but believe these silhouettes are a bit more youthful than dramatic, a breath of fresh air.
Rebecca Taylor
BCBG
Polka dots are popping up throughout the shows, and Rebecca Taylor was right on board! Pairing her signature florals and ruffles back to a subdued polka-dot blazer was unexpected, yet extremely flirty & fun! And for those that must know what colors to expect–think Americana! Known for their preppy vibe–Navy & White were a huge rage even throughout the more edgier collections. Also, good news for those who love stripes–your in luck, rugby stripes made their fair share of appearances down the runway.
To sum it all up, I can’t say it better than Rebecca Taylor, herself, “I want to see shoulders, waists, and legs this (Spring 2010) season.” Shoulders, waists, and legs we will see as the dominant silhouettes were dresses, shorts, and rompers!
