SPRING 2009 FASHION WEEK: PART IV

 AF VANDERVOST SPRING 2009

LOVE the entire collection, and the red lips! I could never pull off that red lip!

ANNE VALERIE HASH SPRING 2009

Beautiful watery print and flowing dresses!

BALMAIN SPRING 2009

Military inspired, new shoulder pad shapes and fitted dresses. Fabulous!

BRUNO PIETERS SPRING 2009

New fabrications in simple geometric silhouettes.

DOLCE AND GABBANA SPRING 2009

Looking more like Fall than Spring, but still amazing!

D&G SPRING 2009

Sophisticated and nautical!

EMILIO PUCCI SPRING 2009

Fun prints and fabulous brights!!

FENDI SPRING 2009

One of my favorites so far! Nothing but feminine silhouettes and great texture mixing. Mega belts or modern corsets? Love them!

KRIS VAN ASSCHE SPRING 2009

Menswear inspired and great boots!

LUISA BECCARIA SPRING 2009

So fairy tale-fem I love it!

MAURIZIO PECORARO SPRING 2009

I wish I could walk around in underwear and a metallic tank during NY summers!

MAXMARA SPRING 2009

Simple plaids and solids make you focus on the new shapes!

NINA RICCI SPRING 2009

Beautiful dresses and prints to die for!

RICK OWENS SPRING 2009

Not sure about the nun head dresses but the silhouettes were interesting.

VERSACE SPRING 2009

Feminine and chic, more polished than usual! 

Patricia Field: Carrie’s Studded Roger Belt

Although the Spring 2009 fashion shows continue, I thought I would take a break from the shows and share with you a little something else.

My first must have from the Sex and the City film was Carrie’s vintage black studded Roger belt. As soon as I heard that Patricia Field was going to replicate the vintage belt I visited the boutique on a weekly basis to see if it had arrived. Finally it made it’s debut at the boutique, so I tried it on and fell in love! Then I found out that it was $120 and I had to take it off before I started to cry. A good friend of mine was lucky enough to get it for her birthday, so I may have to babysit it for her when she isn’t wearing it!! But I also found out that Patricia Field is offering it on her HSN special for only $44.00! I am going to try and get my hands on one and I hope that you can too!

   

Patricia Field’s Boutique $120

 

HSN Belt available in Chocolate with Silver Studs, Black with Gold Studs and White with Silver Studs $44.00.

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ALESSANDRO DELLACQUA SPRING 2009

Beautiful clothing and fabulous boots!!

DANIELLE SCUTT SPRING 2009

Funky and fun! These clothes have a great sense of humor while still looking polished!

DERERCUNY SPRING 2009

I would wear all of these looks! They take you from the office (if I had to wear business-attire to work) to a night out with girls for dancing, and shopping on the weekend, what more could you want?!

DOUGLAS HANNANT SPRING 2009

I die! For the dress in the center!

ELISE OVERLAND SPRING 2009

I love the comfy-chic feel of the collection. Even if you are dressed up, you are still comfortable!

ERDEM SPRING 2009

Ruffled pastels pranced down the runway!

FASHION FRINGE SPRING 2009

The show started with all white ensembles almost to cleanse our palettes from the last show we saw.

It moved into brights and ended in black outfits. A great way to present a collection!

GIANFRANCO FERRE SPRING 2009

Simple shapes and ruffles in a fresh way!

GUCCI SPRING 2009

Pretty prints and safari inspired jumpsuits and pants!

ICEBERG SPRING 2009

Icy blues and hot pinks!! Love the bathing suit!

ISSA SPRING 2009

Shiny fabrics with matte and statement neck wear!

LA PERLA SPRING 2009

Flowing and easy outfits!

MARNI SPRING 2009

One of my favorite Spring collections by far! Print mixing, tights, great necklaces!

MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC SPRING 2009

Great fabric and print mixing!

POLLINI SPRING 2009

New girly silhouettes!

ROBERTO CAVALLI SPRING 2009

 Subtle prints and great feminine pieces!

SINHA STANIC SPRING 2009

 Techno inspired dresses with crazy prints!

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD SPRING 2009

 Fabulous draping and great fabrics!

 

 

 

SPRING 2009 FASHION WEEK: PART VII

 ALBERTA FERRETTI SPRING 2009

Fringe, feminine and fabulous!

BLUMARINE SPRING 2009

Springy florals and heather greys!

BOTTEGA VENETA SPRING 2009

Slouchy and sexy dresses!

BURBERRY SPRING 2009

I want to wear this entire collection, it is very seasonless, which I love!

D&G SPRING 2009

Nautical inspiration and very American!

ETRO SPRING 2009

The last dress is my new obsession! I think I could interpret one and embellish it myself!

FRANCESCO SCOFNAMIGLIO SPRING 2009

I love the jumpsuit! So chic!

GIORGIO ARMANI SPRING 2009

Feminine and sporty, love it!

JIL SANDER SPRING 2009

The fringe makes her look like she is walking through a waterfall!

MISSONI SPRING 2009

Fabulous prints as usual! I love the fresh color story, it isn’t black and white!

MODERNIST SPRING 2009

Some of my favorite dress shapes, baggy and short sleeved!

MOSCHINO SPRING 2009

 

Ruffles all over the place! Lady-like and princess inspired!

PRADA SPRING 2009

 

 Pretty in Prada! Loved the collection!

PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND SPRING 2009

 

Chloe inspired painterly prints and beautiful textured monochromatic looks!

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SPRING 2009

 

Easy structured shapes and pretty colors!

SPRING 2009 FASHION WEEK: PART VI

 Hello everyone! I am sorry if you are bored by my posts lately, I just love looking at the shows as soon as they are available! Writing about each one forces me to look at ALL of the collections. I try to find my favorites from each collection although it may not be my style or it would not be something I would wear. There are a lot of great new silhouettes for Spring 09 (I know, I know… fall is barely here and I am already obsessed with Spring). 

ARMAND BASI ONE SPRING 2009

Kind of out there silhouettes that make you look at the body in a new way. LOVE the 2nd look!

HOUSE OF HOLLAND SPRING 2009

Fun print mixing and fresh florals!

MULBERRY SPRING 2009

Beautiful colors and such classic pieces. If I had to wear suits to work I would wear this safari inspired one!

NATHAN JENDEN SPRING 2009

Loved this collection! Fun flowing dresses and textured pieces add something new to anyone’s wardrobe.

RICHARD NICOLL SPRING 2009

Simple draping and chunky accessories.

ROKSANDA ILINCIC SPRING 2009

I love the blush jumper and the wide leg trousers, not form fitting but still sexy.

 

SPRING 2009 FASHION WEEK: PART VI

 

LOUISE GOLDIN SPRING 2009

Futuristic silhouettes, some are a little too over the top for my taste.

JAEGER LONDON SPRING 2009

Pretty floral prints and classic pieces.

GILES SPRING 2009

A new take on sportswear, I love the sweater too with the metallic skirt!

ELEY KISHIMOTO SPRING 2009

 Brightly colored print mixing with a hint of boyish charm!

CHRISTOPHER KANE SPRING 2009

My favorite dress is the one at the end… so pretty!

 

SPRING 2009 FASHION WEEK: PART V

TODD LYNN SPRING 2009

Funky silhouettes and structured fabrics. 

TEMPERLEY LONDON SPRING 2009

 Beautiful tux detailing done in such a feminine way!

PAUL SMITH SPRING 2009

 Great ethnic infusion!

MARIOS SCHWAB SPRING 2009

 

 Love the boxy shapes and new fabrications!

LUELLA SPRING 2009

Bright and fresh for spring! So whimsical!

SPRING 2009 FASHION WEEK: PART IV

CHARLES ANASTASE SPRING 2009

Lolita and Degas ballerinas inspired this quirky collection, I LOVE IT!

GRAEME BLACK SPRING 2009

Textures and subtle prints make this collection a breath of fresh air!

OSCAR DE LA RENTA SPRING 2009

Oscar does it yet again, prints, color and shapes to die for!

RALPH LAUREN SPRING 2009

Inspired by Morocco, is it a nod to the late YSL?

PHI SPRING 2009

Perhaps inspired by lingerie this collection could work for a party princess or a sleeping beauty.

REBECCA TAYLOR SPRING 2009

Rebecca Taylor’s muted color palette is rare to see, but done so beautifully! I can’t wait to own some of these pieces!

RICHARD CHAI SPRING 2009

All in white floating down the runway!

REEM ACRA SPRING 2009

I love that this collection has everything: elegant silhouettes, pops of color and fun prints!

RUFFIAN SPRING 2009

Peasant dresses and flowing gowns. So femme!

SABYASACHI SPRING 2009

Print mixing and tons of embellishments! LOVE IT!

SOPHIE THEALLET SPRING 2009

White is so fresh! Especially in these looks.

TOMMY HILFIGER SPRING 2009

I LOVE POCKETS! And apparently so does Tommy!

TOPSHOP UNIQUE SPRING 2009

1980’s anyone? Nicely done though!

VERA WANG SPRING 2009

One of her better collections, using black and white like many other designers this year.

VPL SPRING 2009

Who wouldn’t want to wear these cute comfy outfits? I know I would!

SPRING 09 FASHION WEEK: PART III

PHILOSOPHY SPRING 2009

Love the olive green color seen through entire collection.

BRIAN REYES SPRING 2009

Layered ruffles done right!

ANNA SUI SPRING 2009

Pretty in prints! Such a happy collection this year!

3.1 PHILLIP LIM SPRING 2009

I could barely pick favorites, I loved the entire collection… well done!

VIVIENNE TAM SPRING 2009

I love the purples and reds together!

TORY BURCH SPRING 2009

My favorite look is the one in the center, that will be me come Spring!

OSSIE CLARK SPRING 2009

It’s nice to see bright colors for this season! 

ORGANIC BY JOHN PATRICK SPRING 2009

Looks easy to wear but well put together.

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ SPRING 2009

Prints! New for Narciso, but very well done!

NANETTE LEPORE SPRING 2009

Nothing but the best from her! Prints are fresh and silhouettes are feminine!

NAEEM KHAN SPRING 2009

Fabulous prints, but I would leave the side pony out.

MONIQUE LHULLIER SPRING 2009

The photos don’t do these looks justice… the detail is impeccable.

MILLY SPRING 2009

LOVE the PRINTS! So whimsical and beautifully styled!

MICHAEL KORS SPRING 2009

Don’t love the visors… these were the only 2 looks that interested me.

MAX AZRIA SPRING 2009

Delicately draped, flawless!

MALO SPRING 2009

Muted colors and cut outs in perfect places!

L’WREN SCOTT SPRING 2009

Some cute styles, nothing super fresh.

KAI KUHNE SPRING 2009

Structured perfectly!

J. MENDEL SPRING 2009

Monochromatic looks work with fur!

DOO.RI SPRING 2009

Effortless chic!

DONNA KAREN SPRING 2009

Great contrasting fabrics! Beautiful collection.

DEVI KROELL SPRING 2009

 

 Geometrical necklaces and silhouettes!

 CYNTHIA ROWLEY SPRING 2009

Loves it!

CHADO RALPH RUCCI SPRING 2009

I love the Art Deco feel of these easy dresses.

CARLOS MIELE SPRING 2009

Black and white… again, but still looking fresh!

CALVIN KLEIN SPRING 2009

Nude colors and a hint of shine, very sophisticated!

BADGLEY MISCHKA SPRING 2009

Florals and ruffles, couldn’t be more girly!

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON SPRING 2009

Brightly colored with simple shapes!

MARC BY MARC JACOBS SPRING 2009

Layering and over the top accessorizing.

JEREMY LANG SPRING 2009

Girly dresses and new silhouettes, love it!

HALSTON SPRING 2009

 

 Free flowing dresses and comfortable, elegant fabrics! 

DEREK LAM SPRING 2009

Nothing bad to say, I loved the entire collection!

CYNTHIA STEFFE SPRING 2009

Feminine and chic, love the knee socks!

BETSEY JOHNSON SPRING 2009

Inspired by Children’s nursery rhymes and fairy tales it was a fanciful show to say the least!

BEHNAZ SARAFPOUR SPRING 2009

Strong silhouettes and feminine textures.

SPRING 09 FASHION WEEK: PART II

I am continuing to show you some of my favorite looks from each collection. What are your favorites??

ZERO MARIA CORNEJO SPRING 2009

We have continuously seen black and white for Spring 09 and this takes the cake! The prints and layered looks work together so nicely you don’t need color!

VICTORIA BECKHAM

I’m not surprised she jumped on the “I want to have a clothing line too” bandwagon but it was lacking in creativity. The entire collection consisted of almost the exact same pencil skirt silhouette that landed below the knee.

THAKOON SPRING 2009

I don’t think Mrs. Obama will be wearing any of the Spring collection, (she wore a Thakoon dress to the DNC) but I love the mix between the ditsy florals and the bondage dresses, somehow they all work together to make a remarkable collection.

PROENZA SCHOULER SPRING 2009

Black and white done right!

PETER SOM SPRING 2009

Pops of color throughout the collection were a nice distraction but the neutrals carried strong silhouettes.

MARC JACOBS SPRING 2009

A refreshing change from his Fall 08 collection. Prints and texture mixing with great accessories to complement. Couldn’t get enough!

CATHERINE MALANDRINO SPRING 2009

After 10 years, her collections still hold the crafty details that made her standout. The layering of textures is done beautifully. Truly a beautiful collection.

JILL STUART SPRING 2009

Airy fabrics in muted mid-tones would make any girl feel like a princess!

ISAAC MIZRAHI SPRING 2009

Inspired by bugs, his collection was colorful with new silhouettes!

DIESEL SPRING 2009 

 Soft prints and rugged silhouettes!

 CHRIS BENZ SPRING 2009

Color blocking done in a new way! Drape and structure are key in this collection!

CAROLINA HERRERA SPRING 09

Love the textures and prints of her dresses!

WILLIAM RAST SPRING 09 

 

 Nothing bad to say about the whole show, love the styling… reminds me of Alexander Wang with a twist. Way to go JT!

 Y-3 SPRING 09

 

 Vests are still a key item and Yoji Yamamoto knows how to do them!

TULEH SPRING 09

Prints and color were the strong points in this show.

TRACY REESE SPRING 09

Not as many prints as we usually see but still many beautiful dresses!

TIBI SPRING 09

Asian inspired draping, prints and accessories… done without looking like a costume!

STAERK SPRING 09

Muted colors again but I love the leather jackets over the simple white canvas.

SARI GUERON SPRING 09

Feminine chic.

PREEN SPRING 09

Nothing I wouldn’t wear! Such a great collection, as usual!

MISS SIXTY SPRING 09

I love the casualness of the whole show without looking boring.

LELA ROSE SPRING 09

Feminine with great details!

HERVER LEGER BY MAX AZRIA SPRING 09

Body hugging and revealing done right!

DIANE VON FURSTENBURG SPRING 09

As usual her prints are to die for, and they are mixed so well! Love the head pieces!

DKNY SPRING 2009

Great prints and even better silhouettes!

COSTELLO TAGLIAPIETRA SPRING 2009

I am not much for showing your tummy but she rocks it!

CHARLES NOLAN SPRING 2009

Black and white with pops of color, classy and fun!

Don’t forget to check out Style.com!

Target Takes Manhattan

For all of us trapped on the island of Manhattan, our dreams have come true… for only a few days this week (September 11-14th) Target bodegas will be set up around the city featuring home, fashion and beauty items from Target. The newest International GO collection by Jonathan Saunders will be available for purchase (before it hits stores on Oct. 5). I got a sneak peak at the collection and although there are many things for the fashionista, I don’t know how well it will do with mass market. Some of the items are a little too Super Hero for my liking. Also a 1990’s feel comes through with the silhouettes of the dresses. (I saw the garments up close and personal). The only thing I would buy is the black grey and white skirt in the first photo. Here are some looks from his collection, I will let you decide.

SPRING 09 FASHION WEEK PART 1

New York is crawling with models, buyers and editors from all over the world which means Fashion Week is upon us!

 While in Bryant Park I saw a few celebs… Winona Ryder, Christina Ricci and Nicole Richie. I was only able to snap a photo of Nicole… she is so cute in person!

 

I have been looking at the photos from the Spring 2009 shows as they are posted on Style.com.

Here are some of my favorite looks from each collection so far:

TROVATA SPRING 2009

    

Simple color palette and great silhouettes!

SUE STEMP SPRING 2009

 

Beautiful separates and great headbands!

ELIE TAHARI SPRING 2009

  

I love the prints and I wish I could walk down the street wearing super hot pants and a blazer!

RACHEL ROY SPRING 2009

  

I love the fullness in the skirts and the drapy jumpsuit! Also, LOVE the black and white shoes!

NICOLE MILLER SPRING 2009

A nice change from most of the collections… Bright colors and prints!

UNITED BAMBOO SPRING 2009

I love the muted tons and the slouchy sophisticated silhouettes!

ROCK & REPUBLIC SPRING 2009

Short black and studded, very rock & roll!

KOI SUWANNAGATE SPRING 2009

I love the vests, such a key essential! The hot pink with the neutrals is beautiful!

KAREN WALKER SPRING 2009

Bright and muted blues complement each other so nicely!

BOY BAND OF OUTSIDERS SPRING 2009

Kirsten Dunst as the model? Love the sophisticated yet comfy look of the whole collection.

DAUGHTERS BY OBEDIENT SONS SPRING 2009

I love the simple fabrics and earth tones used in this collection.

ALEXANDER HERCHCOVITCH SPRING 2009

Kind of Balenciaga inspired, love the structure!

VENA CAVA SPRING 2009

As usual I love the prints, silhouettes, textures and everything!! One of my favorites!

SHIPLEY HAMLOS SPRING 2009

Great retro feel and simple chic!

RAG & BONE SPRING 2009

Menswear inspired, still feminine!

RACHEL COMEY SPRING 2009

Vintage inspired separates, love!

JENNI KAYNE SPRING 2009

Funky and comfy, I want it all!

JASON WU SPRING 2009

Love the bright colors and the tiered skirts.

ERIN FETHERSTON SPRING 2009

These were the simple feminine looks from her collection that I liked, the puffy cloud dresses were a little too literal.

BCBG SPRING 2009

As usual the collection has beautiful draped dresses and great silhouettes!

ALEXANDER WANG SPRING 2009

One of my favorite collections for Spring, easy fabrics and great styling!

ADAM SPRING 2009

Texture and print mixing are two of my favorite things!

More fashion week to come!

 

Phoebe Philo for Celine

In October the very talented Phoebe Philo will become the Creative Director for Celine. I am anxious to see how she will change Celine. Here are some of my favorite looks from Phoebe’s days at Chloe. I hope that she brings the same boho-fem feel to Celine as she did to Chloe.

Fall for Built By Wendy

I ordered my first shirt from Built By Wendy this summer… plaid+bow+ petal sleeve=love! Her Fall Collection has many fall favorites including ethnic prints, plaid, ruffles, leather and so much more! Here are some of my favorite looks…

HAPPY SEPTEMBER!

Keep Your Eye On: Eryn Brinie

While soaking up all of the fall fashions in the September issues, I read an article (can’t remember which mag) about Eryn Brinie, a Korean based company inspired by French design and urban spirit. Awaiting the arrival of Topshop I was strolling down Broadway in SoHo and found that Eryn Brinie was open (almost directly across from the new Topshop location)! So I popped in and was pleasantly surprised by the innovative design,  muted color palette and lack of over-trendy silhouettes. Just when I thought I had seen every cute garment in the store, I discovered another and another… until I had a dressing room stacked of things to try on! After my small fashion show in the fitting room I found myself wanting to purchase only one garment!! I found  poorly constructed skirts, (fusible interfacing bubbling etc.) and silhouettes that flattered the hanger more than the wearer. The creativity behind each piece is brilliant and beautiful but the execution and fabrication in some cases were lacking. I highly recommend stopping by the store to admire the small feminine details and beautiful draping. The blouse I purchased was timeless and one of my staple colors… grey! Here are some of the outfits from the look-book and a few outfits I put together with my first fall item… my Eryn Brinie grey blouse!

 

  

 

 

Eryn Brinie Blouse.

Eryn Brinie Blouse. Rebecca Taylor Vest. H&M Shorts. Steven Booties.

Eryn Brinie Blouse. Zara Skirt. Steven Flats.

Eryn Brinie Blouse. Lux Jeans. Minnetonka Moccasins.