FB #5: Retail Windows!!

In the windows of New York's finest retail stores, red was a recurring theme. Because winter is approaching there is obviously a ton of black and dark neutral colors, but this flash of red was an exciting surprise! I love it because it's sexy and bold. If you want to go all out try the red Mulberry suit, and if you want to keep it understated try throwing a red bag over any neutral outfit!

FB #4

September 21, 2013, 1:25 pm Comment

Comfortable in His Snakeskin

By ERIC WILSON

Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images Roberto Cavalli, spring 2014.

Just before Milan Fashion Week, Roberto Cavalli released an autobiography detailing his early childhood traumas and his rise as a self-made designer who never really even learned how to sketch professionally. The book is called “Just Me!”

Milan Fashion Week

Coverage from in and around the Milan shows.

Anyone familiar with Mr. Cavalli’s embrace of animal prints and sexy dresses over the decades might wonder why he did not call it “Just Snakeskin!” He has perfected that reptilian glamour girl look to such a degree that his spring collection shown on Saturday, while familiar territory, seemed especially good in that it was almost a send-up. The stage was like an old Hollywood film, with stage lights and mirrors at the backdrop that reflected the models as they came out in glittering silver movie star gowns. One was tinged with pink at the hem and most had some sort of snakeskin theme, with python prints and or sequins and chains placed to create a snakeskin pattern. It’s just him!

Giuseppe Aresu/Associated Press  Stella Jean, spring 2014.

Earlier, Stella Jean, a young Italian-Haitian designer whose career has been propelled by the local Who’s On Next competition, got another boost from Giorgio Armani, who offered his theater for her show. Ms. Jean, a former model, combines elements from different cultures to create ball gowns and suits in bright globally sourced textiles, so that you might find a chartreuse skirt with large zebras embroidered in sequins, or a T-shirt with the image of an Italian movie poster, or a dress printed with papayas and coconuts.
The designs seemed out of place with everything else going on at Milan Fashion Week, but it’s also the sort of look that will appeal to people who dress to be noticed, and that includes most of the audience here.


Silhouette/Design:

Movie star gowns
ball gowns
suits
skirt
t-shirt

Details:

sequins
chains
large zebras embroidered in sequins
image of an Italian movie poster

Color:

animal prints
glittering silver
pink
python print
bright
chartreuse

Fabric:

snakeskin
globally sourced textiles
printed w/ papayas and coconuts

Creative "Jargon":
  
sexy
reptilian glamor girl 
 

FB #3 NYC trends on the streets!!

Key Item For Fall 2013---Word Necklaces

Lanvin did it best with their over-sized one word gold necklaces on the runway. They are so fun with words "cool", "fun," "help," and "happy."  These eye-catching pieces come with a hefty price tag, running about $1000.  Luckily, there are a lot of similar, cheaper options. These necklaces have been shown this season with everything from sweaters and jeans to cocktail dresses.

Lanvin

Lanvin

 

 

 

Lanvin

Ebay $25

Diamonds International $256

 

Jennifer Zeuner $150

BABY PINK PLEASE!

I saw baby pink all over the Spring 2014 runways, and absolutely adore it! This new trend is right up my ally considering half of everything I have is pink.  The light pink looks I have seen, do not remind me of innocent baby girls, but instead exude romance, class, and feminine beauty.  A couple years ago I got a hot pink Kate Spade coat for Christmas that I coveted all season, and now I have fallen in love with the idea of a light pink one.  We'll see what Santa thinks ;)


 Spring 2014 RTW Looks:

Kate Spade

 

Creatures of the Wind

Zimmermann

Marissa Webb

Tadashi Shoji

Things I want...

Artmasters on Etsy

Dior

Red Valentino

 

 

 

Tom Ford

Miu Miu

Missoni

Krystal-Schlegel Blog

I like Krystal Schlegel's blog because we have similar tastes. I like her collages of clothes and matching accessories. I usually am not a fan of  collages like these in magazines, but I would actually wear the things she puts together.

Clockwise from top right: Chanel .. Frame .. Loeffler Randall 

Jo Malone .. Michael Kors .. Ray-ban .. Hermes .. Chanel .. T by Alexander Wang

 

 Top: Equipment
Bikini: Zimmermann
Bag: Allende Weekender
Shorts: Michael Kors 
Dress: Net-a-porter
Sandals: Jack Rogers
Tee: TN

Hallie Daily Blog

I love Hallie's style! She has a way of spicing up classy outfits. For example, she'll throw on trendy six inch heels with a classic blazer. She wears a below the knee skirt, but in hot pink! She always looks fresh and put together. 

I almost forgot I have these Tory Burch Stripy sandals!  They were my first designer shoes, a steal when I bought them a couple years ago after I moved to the U.S.  I haven’t worn them for long time, but I still remember how amazing they are — so comfy and stable with such high heels.  I had my shoe repair guy put a rubber sole on the bottom of the shoes, and I think that helps!


 
 I’ve been obsessed with these Nicholas Kirkwood x Peter Pilotto Spring 2013 Multi Print Patent Leather Lace Up Sandals ever since I saw them, and last week I finally caved and bought them. So in love! Good timing to accompany me during the NYFW.


 

I was wearing almost all white hanging around a summery Hollywood yesterday.  The silk blouse really kept me cool and at the same time still looking chic.
I am a Sunglasses Collector, and I am very picky in sunglasses, all the details of a pair of sunglasses really matter to me. I just got these Gotti Sunglasses, and been wearing them non-stop these days!  Beside getting so many compliments, I really like its so light weight, and the most fun part, with the 360° revolving earpieces, these eyewear frames can be folded up flat so that they fit anywhere. Even a mini evening clutch! Woo-hoo! They are just amazing!





 

Last week, after I posted this post and talking about this hot pink peplum skirt, many readers wrote me emails and asked me, “How should I style this skirt?”  I believe most of you had some good ideas: like wear a denim jacket like J.crew’s creative director Jenna, or wear a striped cropped top like one of the most popular fashion blogger Blair…And for most of us, there are always some moments we don’t feel like we have good creative ideas, and that’s when a crispy white button-down shirt can help, good for many occasions.