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

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 One

As we all may dream of that one day to attend Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, we can still enjoy it by watching all the live streams of the shows right here in your home.  As fashion week still goes on, here are some of mah-jor designs from the following designers:

All amazing right? We can see the trends forming for Spring and Summer: 

Tribal Prints (BCBGMaxazria)

Bold & Neon Colors (BCBGMaxAzria, Derek Lam, Prabal Gurung)

Minimalism (Helmut Lang)

Soft Romantics (Marchesa; I LOVE)

Bold Cutouts (Prabal Gurung)

Funky Prints and Designs (Thakoon)

Which ones are your favorites so far?

XO

photos via style.com

collages by me.

LANVIN + H&M: FASHION SHOW

Alber Elbaz held the Lanvin for H&M fashion show last night at the Pierre Hotel in NYC.  The show was filled like bright colors, floral, animal prints, fur, frilly hats and more AMAZINGNESS.  Alber Elbaz never fails to put on a fantastic show. Absolutely love it.

(Even the famous Ms Anna Dell Russo made it in the show, LOVE!)

Love him, so cute!

Watch the full show here:

What do you guys think of the show?

Hits select stores TOMORROW and stores all-over November 23!