Saturday, September 18, 2010

Saturday Splurge and Who Wore What Best!

Splurge:


Who Wore What Best
Jessica Szohr in Rag & Bone during Fashion Week
Jessica Szohr in Herve Leger
Kim Kardashian wearing a trendy olive green mini dress out in NYC
Loving this lacy Pleasure Doing Business that Kristin Cavallari wore with leopard Prada heels at the opening of Lavo
I'm oddly finding myself liking this Proenza Schouler outfit Leighton Meester wore to the fashion show this week, so 90's
Kourtney Kardashian looked stylish in this hot pink casual ruffled dress while walking around with her baby, Mason
Victoria Beckham looked chic heading to a fashion show in New York with her Victoria bag and waxed jeans from her Victoria Beckham fall collection (black and blue trend)
Model Lara Stone in Calvin Klein collection at the a Calvin Klein dinner party at the Lion
Isabel Lucas looked funky in Calvin Klein collection as well
Leelee Sobieski looked radiant in this bright red ensemble at the Another Magazine dinner party
Rachel Zoe at the Proenza Schouler Spring 2011 runway show



Wednesday, September 15, 2010

More Spring 2011

Victoria Beckham
This season, Victoria Beckham said she wanted to celebrate a woman's curves with minimal pieces.  Her usual corset style dresses were only down to one in this show, instead she used oval panels to accentuate the right places and have a more comfortable piece.  She also only used only size 6-8 models.  There was an interesting color scheme, "Cadillac pink", mandarin orange, bright yellow, a purple jacquard print dress, and some white and black.  Beckham definitely ventured out in her collection this season with more delicate and flowy fabrics.  Beckham said that "My style has loosened up a bit,"and that showed in this collection.  She also introduced her handbag line which showcased ladylike styles, one named of course 'Victoria'.  The shoes were rose-gold pumps designed by Brian Atwood (made to match the Rolex David Beckham bought her for their anniversary.  Beckham also narrated the whole entire collection describing her inspiration and thoughts on each dress that came out, I thought that was interesting.  
Draped black dress
Look fitting shift, you can see the oval panels showing under her chest
A vibrant and slouchily draped silk mini dress
Loved these sparkly sunglasses that made an appearance only a couple of times in the show.
My favorite piece of the collection was this bright white dress that had a great structure on the bottom and a silver cinched belt.
Carolina Herrera
Herrera said her collection was inspired by photographs of a family wedding that was brought in by a Korean seamstress, "The hats and costumes and details were just so fantastic, I asked to see more.  They bought me books, and then I spent several days visiting the Korean Museum in New York.  I was captivated".  Many of Herrera's gowns were covered in large botanical prints and smaller floral prints were on some of the day dresses and pantsuits, you could tell inspiration came from kimonos as well.  The clothes and ornamentation was so beautifully crafted, as always.
A day dress covered in what looks just like a garden.
A beautifully draped kimono style dress, I love the color!
This was my favorite!  Such an unexpected twist for Herrera.  From the bow on the top, to the ruffled waistline, all the way down to the large floral print, I loved it!
Badgley Mischka
Mark Badgley and James Mischka were inspired by the glamour and glitz of the 1988 film White Mischief.  The colors exuded springtime; pale pinks, powdery blues, bright whites, and pops of brighter pinks here and there.  The clothes were accessorized with chunky crystal bracelets, platform sandals, and funky hats.  The designers also mixed in their contemporary line, Mark and James.
An icy blue Grecian style evening gown.
Sheer fabric went over this corseted mini dress with an embellished waist line
Sheer cropped sweater top, floral maxi skirt, and a chain belt.

Notice all the sheer fabric in these shows, trend spotting!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Fashion Week: Spring 2011

Alexander Wang
No black for Alexander Wang this coming spring!  Wang said, "I was looking for something optimistic, something pure."  The show started out with all white looks then turned into a few mint green, ivory, and pale rose pieces.  The looks were deconstructed and included slip dresses, parachute pants, trench coats, carpenter jackets, motorcycle jackets, kimono jackets, vests, apron dresses, and criss-crossed coverall straps on the backs of dresses.  Organzas and satins were the fabric of choice and all the looks flowed beautifully on the models.  Here are some of my favorite looks.
This deconstructed and casual cool look was my favorite.
Draped v-neck, long vest, and flowing white pants.  Notice the white paint in all the models hair!
A sheer mint green sweater and light shorts
Derek Lam
Minimal American sportswear was the look at the Derek Lam Spring 2011 show.  Lam was inspired by West Coast minimalist art which led to stripped-down but flattering silhouettes with a few splashes of color here and there. 
The popular head-to-toe denim look.  Flared jeans and a simple frill on the shirt.
Clean cut mini khaki trench dress
Simple silk maxi dress



Sunday, September 12, 2010

Who Wore What Best!

Diane Kruger looked very chic in a cinched Chanel dress and booties at the Soho reopening on the store this week
Blake Lively, in a Fall 2010 Chanel calf- length sparkled dress (also at the Soho reopening) and Christian Louboutin ankle strap pumps, dressed in a more conservative style than usual for the star
Rachel Bilson was also there looking like a doll in a fringed Chanel dress, quilted Chanel clutch, and Brian Atwood booties
Gisele Bundchen looked casual chic out in NYC this week wearing short denim cutoffs, silk button-down shirt, and suede gladiator sandals
Olivia Palermo at Fashion's Night Out: The Show in this off the shoulder floaty floral dress and Sondra Roberts purple clutch
Rachel Bilson wore this funky Suno mini and Brian Atwood black booties to Sunglass Hut for Fashion's Night Out
Whitney Port looked glam in this tight fitting white dress, red suede booties, and red lipstick
I love this light pink color on Victoria Beckham.  The shift was vintage Courreges and the shoes were Miu Miu loafer pumps
Victoria Beckham, again looking good, in a pastel green dress by Goat 

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Sorry that I haven't updated a lot!  I moved to NYC two weeks ago and got an internship for Haute Hippie.  So that as well as school is keeping me very busy.  Last night was Fashions Night Out, I got lots of street style pictures and I will update them later!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Trend Report: Leopard Print

For me, a long time follower of leopard print, I did not really feel the need to talk about the "leopard" trend in my blog.  But it's come to point where I cannot ignore the overwhelming amount of leopard everywhere.  I'm even expecting their will be a few designers from NY Fashion Week who bring out the style.  So far it seems leopard has over taken everything including blouses, pants, handbags, scarves, heels and flats, leggings, etc.  Here are some showcases of the leopard trend...and no, there is not a single reason I can think of on why you would not want to incorporate some leopard into your wardrobe.
Dries Van Noten Fall 2010 with a leopard scarf and blouse, matching it up!
Christian Louboutin leopard lace-up bootie

Balmain leopard mini dress from the Fall 2010 collection
Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 leopard dress
D&G  handbag from Fall 2010 collection
Leopard bag, boots, and dress at the Mulberry Fall 2010 show
Moschino leopard coat from the Fall 2010 show
Gianvito Rossi leopard lace-up leather gloves
New leopard Hermes umbrella
Leopard dresses and scarf for Blumarine Fall 201
Leopard dress from the PPQ Fall 2010 collection