PARIS FASHION WEEK ` Favorite Looks

PARIS FASHION WEEK. What else is there more to say? 

And we certainly can't forget Gisele ending the show for Givenchy:

[ insane! ]

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Needless to say, all of these runway looks are MAJOR.  It was impossible to put together all of my favorite looks from Paris Fashion Week, but I think these do a good job, right? 

[just a little round up]

Balmain basically has my name written ALL over it. I'm OBSESSED.  Stella McCartney, with the mixed prints and embroidery, her line is perfect for summer. Color-blocking with both Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent, is something to keep doing for next Spring! Also to mention with YSL the crazy prints + the color palette = genius! 

Oh, Alexander McQueen. Every intricate detail that Sarah Burton designed on these dresses are literally INSANE.  Basing her collection on three G's: Gres for the pleating and draping, Gaia for the sense of oceanic life, and Gaudi for architecture. Burton reached these three G's perfectly in her line.  

McQueen wasn't the only one with an 'oceanic' feel.  We can also bring in Chanel into this theme.  With the runway being filled with white sea shells, sea horses, and more, Lagerfeld didn't disappoint [as always] and put on a killer show. The light colors, the type of fabric [which as a shimmer to it], and amazing outfits bring the whole show together. Lagerfeld gets another A+ in my books. LOVE LOVE it.

Marc Jacobs is genius, and he did it once again at Louis Vuitton for the finale show. All the minty, candy-colored outfits made this show fun. With the 3-D paillettes on the dresses along with the tweed skirt suits, why not add feathers to them? Completely in love.

One day, one day, I will be at Paris Fashion Week. Simply breathtaking...everything!

Oh and one more thing, how killer are Elie Saab's dresses?

Ok, I'm done talking. Now, YOU tell me what is your favorite! I want to hear! 

XO 

photos via style.com & elle.com

Be BOLD ` Street Style Paris Fashion Week

Two words to describe the street style in Paris?

BOLD and BEAUTIFUL.

Being bold is one of the fun things to be in fashion, so why not?

[Anna Dello Russo once more with an insane (but awesome) outfit]

XO

photos via style.com, vogue.fr & elle.com

MILAN FASHION WEEK ` S/S 2012

Oh Milan Fashion Week, started off with Gucci and ended with Roberto Cavalli.  These shows show us how much we appreciate Italian fashion. With Gucci's roaring 20's style, filled with flapper-like dresses, fringe, the rich emerald green and mandarin colors, to Missoni's vibrant energy on the runway, and celebrating Roberto Cavalli's 40th anniversary in Milan. We love you Milan.

During Milan Fashion Week, we knew that Dolce and Gabbana announced that their Spring/Summer 2012 would be their last.  After 26 years of great design, we take a look at their final line.

                

Now as Paris Fashion week goes on, stay tuned for posts for that.

Ciao Milan! Until next fashion week!

XO

photos via style.com

ATTENTION To Detail ` Streetstyle Milan Fashion Week

Shoes, accessories, bags, clutches, textures and more are all what brings our attention to these fashionistas in Milan during Fashion Week. The more details, the better!

XO

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WRAP UP ` London Fashion Week

As the designer says himself, this collection was "Joyous, upbeat, and nostalgic."  We all know every line has a storyline to it.  Christopher Bailey, the designer, states the scenario as a "military wife, whos husband is stationed in the Far East, fills her idle hours by watching and learning from local artisans."  The colors brings out a military feel; the deep plum, burnt orange, hunter green, and mustard yellow.  All the details in the line are something that just drives us crazy!  The beading down the trench [and also the shoes], geometric wooden buttons...everything! Love every piece of it.

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Now let's talk about something shiny.  Like, the Giles Spring/Summer 2012 Collection! Talk about amazing-ness to the max. Giles Deacon said that he gained inspiration and was influenced by the Beaton's Symphony in Silver, and from the Warhol Factory, Silver Clouds.  Giles seems to incorporate the red, black, silver, animal print lace, and white pieces all together very well (how chic).  I can't get over the metallic laser cut top [the picture on the right].  I'm OBSESSING over it.  And how about those elaborate swan headpieces? WOW! Love love love.

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This whole line an explosion of color, and I love it.  Nothing screams a Spring/Summer line wth bold and vibrant colors like Katrantzou's.   Katrantzou has a use of flowers [in which are blown up to show a 3D metal], patterns, sculptural forms in the clothing, along with the graphic patterns which gives the line such a unique look.  Katrantzou describes her line as "A whirlwind of metal."  Well done.

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Bohemian chic are the two words that come to mind with Matthew Williamson's Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. The florals, shirtdresses, jumpsuits with warm colors.  It gives us such a beachy feel, but also, things to wear out in the city. Williamson describes his collection as "This is a wardrobe for a woman wherever she may be." And, I would have to agree with him, it certainly is.


Which line is your favorite?  Do tell!

Until next time...
XO

photos via style.com

NYFW ` Part Two

Well that's a wrap for New York Fashion Week.

Missed NYFW Part One? Click Here

Next up: London, Milan, and Paris! [exciting!]

But before we move onto those places, let's look at some of the final shoes of NYFW:

Up next.. London Fashion Week.

Stay tuned...

XO

photos via style.com

Oui Oui..

As we all know, Paris Fashion Week has just passed, and don't we all wish we could have attended all of the AH-MAZING fashion shows! Ohhh, one day, hopefully that will happen.  One very anticipated show during Paris Fashion Week was for the late-Alexander McQueen.  Sarah Burton, the current designer for McQueen, did an excellent job in filling in his shoes.  This line was to DIE for.  Absolutely loved it.

Now, having the amaaazing Mr. Marc Jacobs as the designer for Louis Vuitton - you know that the show will never be dull.  The new Spring 2011 line for Louis Vuitton was phenomenal! Marc Jacobs gave off a fun vibe off to the crowd.  Having his line inspired by a Susan Sontag essay: "The relationship between boredom and camp taste cannot be overestimated," shows you can never underestimate one of the most FABULOUS designers of all time: Marc Jacobs.  Marc, you still continue to AMAZE me with all of your designs and shows. 

I LOVE YOU MARC JACOBS.