Showing posts with label NYFW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NYFW. Show all posts

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Resort '14: Daytime Looks, Part 2

A continuation of yesterday's post about Resort daytime looks I love...












Lanvin (the photography of the entire collection is stunning)




I really just cannot get over how gorgeously shot the Lanvin collection is...I'm going to have to feature just that collection because it's beautiful.

Check back in tomorrow for some Friday's Fancies action and be sure to check out the full collections here!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Resort '14: Daytime Looks, Part 1

Resort is my favorite "fashion season". Caught right in between real seasons, it's always a breath of fresh air, with bold and bright colors, fun patterns, relaxed silhouettes and a touch of glamour. Who wouldn't want to be the type of person who jets off to a seaside locale for a break in the middle of the winter?

Here's some of my favorite daytime looks from assorted Resort shows...









Check back tomorrow for more daytime looks, and in the meantime, see the full shows here, here, and here!

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

NYFW: Joie, F'13

I know Joie for their unfussy, streamlined basics. Nothing's ever too froufrou or over the top, just good basic clothes with just enough detail to not be boring. Clothes for real life.

This year, they put on their first NYFW show, and judging by what I saw on Instagram of the venue, it was so beautiful--lots of crystal, candlelight, an old ballroom. Let's look at the clothes themselves.

a "blank slate" for accessories and shoes, if you will

cozy chic

this dress would be so great and easy

I love this whole look

The universe is telling me I need brocade pants

My dream leather jacket--not too tough or embellished

LOVE.

I'm typically not a huge fan of black and white looks, but these just work. Something about their utter simplicity is really attractive and I just love how crisp everything looks while still remaining comfortable and easy.

See everything Joie showed here and let me know what you think!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

NYFW: J Crew, F'13

Ahhh J. Crew. One of my closet staples, and probably yours too. I know Jenna Lyons gets all the credit for everything that the company does (and it's well-deserved), but I didn't even realize or think that there's an actual womenswear designer behind each line who is tasked with coming up with new ideas that then inspire a whole bunch of new ideas at more mass-market retailers until I read the style.com recap of the show.

Tom Mora is the person we have to thank for our J Crack obsession, plus Jenna Lyons, plus Gayle (the head stylist)...basically I want to send flowers to the entire staff at J. Crew and thank them for all of their hard work and for making me want to spend my money on everything they ever put on a runway, in a catalogue, or on a website.


J Crew does slouchy-chic so well

this whole look screams AUBURN FOOTBALL GAME to me and I'm totally on board

 Love.

The very definition of a statement piece

Classic J. Crew

Separately these could both be statement pieces if everything else was kept simple

I'm selfishly loving that blue is all over their collection because I look really good in blue. And I now need brocade pants

Classic work outfit made special

Of the full 32 looks, what pieces are you excited to see in stores in the fall? What do you already have your eye on?

all photos via style.com

NYFW: Milly F'13

So it's been a while since my last NYFW post. I've had time to leisurely click through collections and breathe and not feel like I have to get up posts right.this.second and can instead focus on and highlight my absolute favorites.

And of all the designers out there, Michelle Smith, the designer of Milly, is probably my #1. I just love her aesthetic: clean lines, bright fun colors, sexy but not overly so, fashion that's sophisticated and sleek but still feminine and fun without being twee. I can always find at least one (usually more like ten...) piece in each collection that I fall hard for and then obsess about and stalk on the Internet, hoping and praying it falls into my price range in my size. I love that she designs clothing that's what she personally wants to wear and designs Milly Minis (a whole post in itself!) for her daughter Sophia and ends each runway show with Sophia running up the runway and jumping into her arms. Obviously I am slightly obsessed.

Moving on to this fall's collection: Michelle was inspired by New York City and all its glam and flash and life. There's plenty of texture and color, but everything looks comfortable and just cool, in that effortless New York way.

 All together, this looks like a ball of what, but let's deconstruct: pink jacket would be so good with jeans or dresses, the silver metallic shirt would be just enough underneath a jumper-type dress or a sweater vest, the leather trimmed top would be great with a plain old pencil skirt or jeans, and the bright cobalt skirt would be so fun for going out

I'm crushing hard on that skirt and jacket and secretly the hat too...

I predict we'll all see that sweatshirt on Pinterest with skinny jeans and sky-high heels and a sleek ponytail in like 4 months...because that's how I'd wear it

That sweater/coat looks sooo cozy, and I love buffalo plaid

The top half of this outfit needs to get in my closet ASAP

Yes to all.

I also need this skirt to spice up all of my boring black tops

And I need this whole outfit as well

We'll add this to the list of 'needs' too

So perfect for Christmas and holiday parties

I would also like Michelle's skirt and Sophia's dress, but in my size

I'm so excited to see the collection out in the fall and available for purchase. I'm already dreaming up ways to wear that hologram/metallic blouse in any of the colors, as well as the city lights-print skirt. Check out all 44 looks here and share your thoughts!

all photos via style.com

Monday, February 11, 2013

NYFW: Diane von Furstenberg F'13

I admire Ms. DVF so much as a person. Not only is she just a lovely individual, but she really is a champion for women all over the world and for their empowerment. She's been relevant in the industry since the 70s, but always manages to remain on top of new technology (remember the Google Glass video from the spring collection?). Her outlook on life is so optimistic and sunny. I follow her on Twitter, and I just love getting little nuggets of wisdom from her throughout the day.

Let's look at Fall's collection.

that coat is phenomenal.

So Studio 54

I love this. And that model's lipstick is so good!!

Together these pieces are kind of crazy, but I love them separately

 Umm YES.

PINK PANTS! Great top too.

I love those pants, but I love the model's smile even more. Such a welcome change from angry models.

Unusual color combination, but I enjoy it

So pretty

Obsessed with this color!!!

She is just adorable.

As always, see the entire collection here and tell me what you think!

all photos from style.com