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Showing posts with label fall fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall fashion. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Fall Cravings

All this rainy weather in New York is reminding us that we're at summer's end and creeping into fall.  This summer has been full of high highs and low lows but the fall's new crop of trends promises to more than make up for it. Here are some things on my wishlist.  Emphasis on the Wish.

I've passed these Stubbs & Wootton slippers in the window numerous times and I just love them. Perfect with jeans, tee-shirt and a blazer or with shorts (denim or black wool) and tights.   Stubbs & Wootton is the perpetually preppy brand and can appear a bit stuffy, but with this clever saying they add an ironic element to each outfit, perfect for the sassy dresser. Known anyone who fits that bill?

I'm a J-Crew girl through and through so it pleases me to no end that their new collection is off the wall, featuring more affordable options on the trends I'm all about.  I want sequins, feathers, velvet and tweed in this season that's all about texture and with the right pairings you can make it all work for day or night.  These sequined bloomers (currently $98 and sure to be on sale by the time it's appropriate to wear said bloomers) are on the top of my list.




I love the idea of wearing that sequined top you wear out at night to work with a classic plaid shirt and some man-tailored shorts or a great pencil skirt. Look what I finagled in there: shoes I shall have you! To continue with the menswear theme I love these booties on men so I'm pumped J-Crew made a pair for women to save me the embarrassment of having to buy men's shoes and look even more flat footed than I already am.
The colors for fall is undoubtably red and camel.  I spent, eh, 45 minutes?, give or take, crafting a  photoshop spread on the two colors but me being me and blogger being blogger, you'll never see it.  Bring in the Polyvore Set.
SAFETY PIN LACE DETAIL DRESS
1,788 GBP - mytheresa.com
Bodice dress »



Stella McCartney Wool-blend cape
$1,445 - net-a-porter.com
Cape coat »

Maxmara coats CAMEL
938 GBP - matchesfashion.com
Max mara coat »






Valentino Bow satin clutch
$795 - net-a-porter.com
Satin handbag »



I love the crisp feel of the camel especially in oversized, modern shapes. Red is just vibrant and sensual. Really wow 'em and wear the two colors together. The seventies is back in a big way (thank the high heavens above) and that's large in part because of Chloe's current collection.
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Nothing says fall more than boots and although equestrian/preppy chic has a strong showing, I'm going to end with my dream item, these amazing Oscar de la Renta boots.
They keep me going when the sky is grey.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010

A Look At The Paris Couture Shows

The Couture shows were in Paris this week and I was particularly in love with Chanel, Christian Dior, Elie Saab and Givenchy.  Each designer is so distinct in their aesthetic, but there were some common threads that connected them all.  Here is a look at my favorite looks.  Pictures from Style.com.
 When you think of fall you think of more muted palettes but this season I was really shocked to see such an abundance of color on the runway.  John Galliano was obviously influenced by flowers, which is an inspiration that can seem generaic, but instead of doing floral print after floral print, he created something alarmingly beautiful.  The dresses look like flowers but in no way are costumes, like Bjorc's swan getup.
 I love myself some sparkle and these metallic creations are aaaaaaaaaaamazing.  If I had a red carpet event to attend I would be all over that Givenchy number in the top right.  A close second would be the Elie Saab short sleeved dress in the front.
 There was of course no shortage of the fall stand-byes; lots of neutrals, blacks and burnt reds, but they were all kept fresh with some metallic, feather and fur finishes thrown in the mix.  The Givenchy feather dress in the bottom left is just crazy great.
Red was another hot hue for Fall 2010 and it never looked so good. Elie Saab did it best (on top) mixing textures and fabrics and creating shapes that flatter all types.  Read how to bring these trends into your home on the 9-5 blog.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Some Looks I liked From my Two Favs:

Because I need to post something and have about as much creative energy as Snooki's left nipple here are some looks I liked from the 2010 fall collections of Tory Burch and Milly.  Milly's collection was adorable and obvious that she is basically trying to play wardrobe designer for Gossip Girl.

 



 
        
Milly kept it glamourous and ultra femme while Burch went in a different direction; she made it cool to be a tomboy.  I like some of the pieces, but not all of them together, always.
For instance I'm only really into the Black Big-Bird look in the skirt (see below). Which btw is still available at Calypso for $200.




That red dress is a calling my name!
                              

All pics from nymag
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