RUNWAY REPORT: SPRING/SUMMER 2011

Here are my top choices from my favorite runway collections of the season!

PROENZA SCHOULER

The colorways and prints are so strong and vibrant. Love. They know what they are good at.

LANVIN

This stale mustard color is actually beautiful, there were so many other looks in the collection I loved but had to give this red dress the attention it deserves!

BALMAIN

Even though the collection is reminiscent of seasons past, you still can't kill the rocker chic look. It's a classic, and I would glady run around town in any of this.

ALEXANDER WANG

I did not include all the white looks that showed up this season all over the runways. I think if you have a great tan and excellent eating skills than white is fine, but I really don't see head to toe white translating into wearable looks. Although I do like this pastel metallic thing happening...

DAMIR DOMA

Damir Doma has been steadily rising in popularity, and this strong introduction of highlighter orange is a really eye-popping stand-out color trend among the shows. Here I am! Which is an interesting departure from his neutral collections previously.

GIVENCHY

Who doesn't love all things frilly, pink, goth, sheer, and leopard all over??! NO ONE. I want it all.

3.1 PHILLIP LIM

A very subtle and sophisticated collection for this spring season. Love the nude leather pieces!

WAYNE

The combination of black and camel is a win. Simplicity in color and form at it's best.

RUNWAY REPORT: RESORT 2011

It's that time of the year when designers squeeze in that little delivery called resort...I like resort because it's like a free card. You can carry over a little bit of what was done for fall, as well as give a hint at what is to come for spring. I love that time of the year when you can pretend its summer and pull out spring pieces, but in reality, still need that coat/scarf/sweater to layer in.


Here are my fave looks from this season:



I love the color palette here, the khaki/taupe/salmon/cranberry/black/white. The outerwear and tailoring is so clean, and the cape is something I predict will become more important. The lace shorts are perfectly feminine and masculine at the same time.







The subtle color contrasts are understated and effortless, but the draped polka dot print gives the collection a fun personality.







I love me the Olsens, and as usual, everything from the Row is so wearable. I do have to disclaim my slight apprehension to their 90's vibe with the layered long dress over the shirt...but I will take that second button down dress please, thank you.








Alber Elbaz, you devil. How did you know I was in the market for python....everything?? Visor, swimsuit, dress, pumps, purse, tote, and rolling suitcase? Every look here is a major win in my book.







This collection stayed truest to its 'resort' roots, but I still really enjoy the Americana glam-ness, also the khaki/cape thing again. Like it.







This collection is sophisticated and classic is a completely current way. I love the return to true fashion icons- red, black, white, lace, and leopard. Those things just do not go out of style.








Such a majorly tres chic Parisian, It-girl collection. I love the trench and double-lapel jacket. The oversize, sheer button down also makes another appearance here.







Alexander Wang. I am really feeling the color choices here as well. This Ox Blood color is amazing, and paired with the nude are both highly approved. The deconstructed feeling to the skirts and dresses is interesting also.


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