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LFW : Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Spring 2015

September 14, 2014

While sipping on peppermint tea and divulging in greasy pizza, I knew I had to take a break to talk about the latest Preen Spring 2015 Collection, by Thornton Bregazzi at London Fashion Week. I mean, sometimes even greasy pizza has to be put on hold when clothes are so crisp, energetic and fun such as those presented on Sunday’s runway. And in still photography, it’s hard to imagine the movement of these clothes – but trust me when I say, on the live-show they moved beautifully!

We’ve seen sportswear all over the Spring runways, but Bregazzi’s version of a floral flowing dress, accented with athletic hemlines somehow kicks things to another level. It’s like when Prada introduced bejeweled athletic socks last season. That perfect integration of sporty into downright feminine.

LFW : Marchesa Spring 2015 Collection

September 13, 2014

When Marchesa was announced to no longer be showing at New York Fashion Week, I wasn’t exactly crying any tears over the news. I did, however, feel a bit bad for London Fashion Week as the new host of their over-the-top designs that continue to the toe the line of girlie v. actually intended for the little girls. You never see me posting negative reviews because for the most part – I LOVE high fashion. If a collection doesn’t particularly wow me I just let it go. But Marchesa continues to dumbfound me because for whatever reason, they’ve literally got girls everywhere thinking what they ship down the runway is chic.

To which I say, Huh?

I actually watched the live-feed of this show while simmering soup in the kitchen. The feed didn’t name the designer – but after the first look came down the runway I immediately knew who we were dealing with: Marchesa. Allow me to present Look 1 (far left):

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NYFW : 10 Best Spring 2015 Looks of New York Fashion Week

September 12, 2014

Happy Friday Dreamers! Can you even believe that New York Fashion Week has already come and gone? It’s always those things you look forward to most that pass in a flash. Watching the Marc Jacobs live-show last night felt literally depressing (as it always does). I mean, yea, then I remind myself to chin up because Milan (my favorite) and Paris Fashion Week are also lingering just around the corner. But, I suppose as an American, NYFW holds a very very special place in my heart.

When it comes to ‘Best’ looks from the runways, it’s seriously hard to get down to just 10. Overall, I was really blown away by how much everyone really BROUGHT it for Spring 2015. Probably my two overall favorite collections were BCBG Max Azria (here) and Tommy Hilfiger (here), which oddly enough are both not on this list. NOT because they weren’t fantastic, because they were. They were fantastic as a whole. The looks on this list are more standout pieces on their own.

I thought to celebrate such a fantastic week, a Top 10 List was in order. Let me know if this is something you think I should do for London, Milan and Paris too. And, should I do a Worst list? Because oh hunnies, I have one! 😉

Anyway, click your way through my picks for 10 Best Spring 2015 Looks of New York Fashion Week!

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So that is a wrap on New York Fashion Week, for now…I mean, February will be here before we know it right? That is, if we don’t die of hypothermia and frostbite this winter before the Fall 2015 runways are open for business. But the Fashion Month train will keep on moving! London Fashion Week kicks off today – with Sunday and Monday being the biggest and most exciting (at least in my book).

Do let me know if there are any collections in particular you’d like to see from LFW. And, if you’ve missed any of the NYFW coverage (or if you want to know where to find LFW coverage), bookmark the Fashion Week Directory!

On that note – everyone have a fantastic and stylish weekend!

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NYFW : Ralph Lauren Spring 2015 Collection

September 11, 2014

When you think about quintessential American fashion – Ralph Lauren is one of the first names that comes to mind, always. They’re classic and never really go out of style. It’s a bit of an American tradition really, and so when they take the stage on the closing day of New York Fashion Week each season, as an American I feel it’s my civic duty to play really close attention. And this season, RL made it SUPER easy to pay close attention – what with their fabulous gemstones decorating necklines from start to finish, bright colors that pop and the subtle classics we know and love, with a militant influence.

From start to finish, I was hooked (line and sinkered).

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NYFW : Oscar de la Renta Spring 2015 Collection

September 10, 2014

Oscar de la Renta always puts on a good show for spring, but his Spring 2015 Collection at New York Fashion Week is completely on another level of gorgeous. The Gingham trend we’ve been spying on the NYFW runways made another appearance, solidifying its place as a legitimate trend for spring. But along with it, were classic and gorgeous monochrome looks, as well as the signature florals we’ve come to know so well from ODLR.

In a nutshell, everything was so spot on gorgeous it took a minute to comprehend. And of course, like all great Spring 2015 Collections – I’m left longing for the start of spring, (even though it’s still technically summer). It’s like, if I had to bring The Secret Garden to life on the runway, it would absolutely look something like this.

Oh, and speaking of random ideal things, I found my wedding dress. Not entirely sure I want to get married, but you know – if ever the occasion arrive, I’ve got a ~~very expensive~~ dressed picked out.

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NYFW : Rodarte Spring 2015 Collection

September 9, 2014

I must have a thing for holes in clothing. Lately, if it’s got holes – I’m all over it. Sure, maybe it’s not the most practical way to dress yourself, but it sure is cool looking. Enter Rodarte Spring 2015 Collection with some seriously cool boots that are going to give Tom Ford a run for his money. Also hole-ish? The mesh netting. I’m over sheer paneling in clothes, but if you substitute for mesh – I’m somehow ALL over it, like white on rice. (Although we all know brown rice is better for you..)

And with so much coolness going on already, you’d think the wow-factor would stop there. Oh, but NO! Next in comes smooth shimmery mermaid dresses, and not mermaid in terms of an over-the-top fishtail. No, here we’re talking subtle and sleek mermaid silhouettes. Basically, it’s like a dream collection for any girl out there who has ever fallen in love with The Little Mermaid, (which is basically everyone so you know what I mean).