Ralph Lauren Spring 2014 Collection: Hero Worship
Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2014 show kicked off with a sporty mood and a stark palette. Flirty skirt suits and adorable peplum dresses came only in perfectly coordinated combinations of bright white and black-as-can-be black. It made for a fresh, fun take on boy-meets-girl uniform, from the super-crisp collars with dagger-sharp points to the buttery leathers and slick patents, the scaled-down ties to the mod-inspired caps.
Michael Kors Spring 2014 Collection: The American Dream
Nobody does glamorous all-American ease like Michael Kors. Not that looking as good as the glowy models who poured down his Spring 2014 runway (for a hefty 56 looks in total) is easy, but Kors sure makes it look impossibly effortless. And isn’t that what glamour is all about? This year, he had me at the first burst of light and airy fur. Yes, fur.
Brights Power: Working the Fuchsia Trend for Fall
Working a great, big pop of fuchsia into your wardrobe is essential this fall. The hot color is an on-trend must and its unabashed brightness begs you to have fun.
Proenza Schouler Reversible Coat: Shearling Bliss
They say that everything comes back around in fashion, and my favorite example of the moment is Proenza Schouler’s ‘70s chic shearling coat. Only in 2013, it’s reversible (basically making it half off!). Wear it white side out or switch it over to expose the black leather for a Kate Hudson in Almost Famous look. … Continue reading “Proenza Schouler Reversible Coat: Shearling Bliss”
Unexpected Lace: The Element of Surprise
Lace is one of those odd things that you can find on both your grandmother’s antique end table and in your sexiest lingerie drawers, but it looks like the fabric has gotten even more versatile. From bright patterns to unexpected accents to animal ears (likely the most surprising incarnation of all), lace is really breaking … Continue reading “Unexpected Lace: The Element of Surprise”
Michael Kors Fall 2013 Collection: Only the Strong Survive
Electrifying colors shocked and awed my senses in Michael Kors’ undeniably urban Fall collection. Black (the city girl’s perennially chic uniform) and blue were the main players here with dashes of yellow and orange to excite. They weren’t exactly neon – more saturated and substantial. Playing off this vibrancy were techno details in the leathers, … Continue reading “Michael Kors Fall 2013 Collection: Only the Strong Survive”