FASHION WEEK: FALL 2011 DAY 1+2

Here are my favorite looks and shows from the week so far!

I love the mustard color as well as the mustard sequins!


Gray looks fresh- the trench is by far my most favorite piece of the season as of yet...and the fur sleeves are a big thing for the season as well.


More gray and mixed patterns and textures. Love the menswear inspired trend coming through.


Red is a very strong color that's been on the radar for awhile now. What's black, white and red all over? Wayne Fall 2011.


I like the sheer black along with the strong textural aspects done in black as well. The sheer button-up is very strong this season, and the army green is a nice colorway.

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NY FASHION WEEK: FALL 2011

Let the shows (and parties) begin!

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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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BACKSTAGE PASS: FW 2010 Isaac Mizrahi

NY FASHION WEEK: Front Row at Calvin Klein

Now that's more like it! Nice to see the front row of a fashion show filled with Gorgeous Boy Babes! Check out Jared Leto, Chace Crawford, and Ryan Phillipe at Calvin Klein this week.

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WWD

TERRIBLE NEWS: Lee Alexander McQueen found dead

After recieving several text messages from friends this morning, I found out along with the rest of the fashion/art community, that McQueen was found dead at his home. His website reads as follows currently:

"ON BEHALF OF LEE MCQUEEN'S FAMILY, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TODAY ANNOUNCES THE TRAGIC NEWS THAT LEE MCQUEEN, THE FOUNDER AND DESIGNER OF THE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN BRAND HAS BEEN FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME. AT THIS STAGE IT IS INAPPROPRIATE TO COMMENT ON THIS TRAGIC NEWS BEYOND SAYING THAT WE ARE DEVASTATED AND ARE SHARING A SENSE OF SHOCK AND GRIEF WITH LEE'S FAMILY.

LEE'S FAMILY HAS ASKED FOR PRIVACY IN ORDER TO COME TO TERMS WITH THIS TERRIBLE NEWS AND WE HOPE THE MEDIA WILL RESPECT THIS."

This is a terrible, sad day for not only, but especially, aspiring fashion designers. His show is always one of the highlights of Fashion Week, and his death came to soon; we were all waiting on the edge of our seats for what was to come next. The last season was by far one of the most beautiful and inspiring collections, and his work with Lady Gaga are definitely history book worthy. On the opening day of New York Fashion Week, this season is sure to take on a somber aura as his biggest fans look back on his work and life.