Michael Kors Fall 2012 Collection: The Great Outdoors
Aside from a big, glamorous slice of elegant Americana fashion, there’s one thing you can expect from a Michael Kors show: they are always celebrity-packed. This time, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, Angelica Houston, Debra Messing, Nina Garcia, Rachel Zoe, and Brad Goreski all made appearances. (Funny enough, as we were exiting Brad was in … Continue reading “Michael Kors Fall 2012 Collection: The Great Outdoors”
Vera Wang Fall 2012 Collection: Catch Her If You Can
Vera Wang’s latest collection started off nude, nude, nude – gentle pantyhose-flesh tones – then segued into a rough sea of dark grays and finally splashes of orangey red hit the runway, fitting of Valentine’s Day. We’ve been seeing a lot of structure this Fashion Week; Vera’s play on graphic architecture is countered by her … Continue reading “Vera Wang Fall 2012 Collection: Catch Her If You Can”
Alice + Olivia Fall 2012 Collection: Sweet Spot
Stacey Bendet is as much of an enchanting hostess as she is a savvy designer. Today, she lured guests into an adventurous atmosphere, before even setting foot in the presentation arena. The first stage of her Fall 2012 soiree: you are whisked up in a giant freight elevator (giant as in made for cars!). Stacey … Continue reading “Alice + Olivia Fall 2012 Collection: Sweet Spot”
Top 5 Kooky Cocktails: Come Into Play
Let’s have some fun this spring! Clothes shouldn’t be so no-nonsense, even when it comes to a special investment buy. As much as I love neutrals, I’m getting charmed by funky patchwork, wacky lettering, and crazy print-and-color combinations. Show that you don’t take yourself too seriously with a curious statement piece that can have a … Continue reading “Top 5 Kooky Cocktails: Come Into Play”
Top 5 New Peplums: Pep(lum) Talk
It’s time to get hip to the flounce: peplum is an important trend for spring. It started back in the fifties with Dior’s New Look, but now everyone from Jason Wu to Armani to Marc Jacobs is embracing a little extra skirting. But before you dare to flare, think about what will work with your … Continue reading “Top 5 New Peplums: Pep(lum) Talk”
Jason Wu x Target: A Dream Come Wu
I’ve got to hand it to Target. They’ve managed to attract every legit designer who has owned the runway to do crazy-affordable collaborations. Next up: Jason Wu! As of next month, Jason is set to bring his sense of modern femininity to the mass retailer, with a collection of print dresses, perfectly nipped at the … Continue reading “Jason Wu x Target: A Dream Come Wu”