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REBECCA TAYLOR SS 2011 RTW - Just some summer inspiration from NYFW back in September. 

Soft floral and polka dot printed silk blouses and dresses, high waisted denim flares with diagonal zip pockets, pleated chiffon skirts that dropped to the feet, and a touch of python that gave the collection a bite. Even a few cotton crews and buttoned down henley's snuck in. 


Lots of summer trends all rolled into one dazzling collection.

Close Ups from Alice + Olivia Fall 2011

This was definitely my favorite collection from New York Fashion Week. Such a rich display of colors and textures. I'm in love. FULL COLLECTION

these are a few of my favorite things... a juxaposition of luxury and grunge

MONIQUE LHUILLIER FALL 2011 RTW

Let me just say that I am all about this collection: simple, sultry, and very feminine. The minimal color palette of blacks, golds, and hints of red gave such a dramatic effect to each piece; along with the multiple uses of different textures. 

Cheetah print, chiffon, silk, wool, Chantilly lace, and ostrich feathers were used to create an edgy flavor to sophisticated cocktail dresses and sharp pencil skirts accompanied with cropped jackets. It was almost like a dark twist on women's fashion in 1950's. And the gowns toward the end? Perfection.


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Street Style love. REBECCA MINKOFF'S FALL 2011 RTW show was another one of my favorites. Not to mention, Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp kicked it off with a live performance beforehand.

Burnout velvet, slouchy sweaters, drainpipe pants with snakeskin patches on the knees (obsessed), and a metallic twill bomber with leather sleeves and fox fur were just a few pieces that added a toughness to the entirety of the collection. I am a huge fan of blazers so when I saw the number of blazers with contrasting lining, I melted. The accessories were a great completion, with a mini quilted chain-handle bag and textured clutches of different colors.


To summarize: both of these collections are heaven on earth




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BCBG Max Azria Fall 2011 RTW: King Arthur-esque

It was last Thursday morning; as I sat in the very back of class with my 17 inch screen, waiting in anticipation for the first show to begin via livestream (paying attention of course). BCBG Max Azria was first on the lineup... I expected great results. I was wrong. So with that being said, let me just briefly go over the mental notes that I took....

If there is one thing that I despise in this world, it is turtlenecks; and clearly Mr. Azria begs to differ. All of the models sported a white, almost Under Armour-like, turtleneck with black cuffs underneath to add more depth and layers to the outfits. The significant amount of drop waistlines, skinny belts, and the knee-obscuring hemlines on skirts just made the whole collection scream "masculinity" and "shapelessness". It was just not my cup of tea. If you think about it, models are normally around 5'8/ 5'9 right? So how would you expect a girl, especially of my stature, to be able to pull this look off? I'm sure plenty of people would agree with me when I say that this collection is just not reasonable for the average sized woman. Click here for the full Fall 2011 RTW collection.



curiouser and curiouser

plums, bordeaux, cranberry, cognac and bourbon

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for Fall 2011 kicked off last night with The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection. The event's purpose was to raise awareness of women's heart disease, and how fitting with Valentine's Day just around the corner! Eve, Daina Ramirez, Audrina Partridge, Julianne Hough, Denise Richards, Dita von Teese, Giuliana Rancic, and a myriad of other celebrities showed up to strut down the runway in gorgeous scarlet dresses from a host of Fashion Week designers.


For those who are unable to fly out to New York and attend the shows for the next couple of weeks - let's say, a college student who is broke - I have a small treat for you. Thanks to New York Magazine and my superior web browsing, here is a list of some of the shows being streamed online: