New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week started the other day and here are a few photos from some of the collections that have been shown so far:

BCBG Max Azria Spring 2012 ready-to-wear

This collection reminds me a little of what Uli Herzner designed in Project Runway, but with more of an edge. The weightless fabric makes the outfits seem relaxed and effortless, but there's also a sporty feel to some of the looks, as well as a graphic one. What I love most is the fact that the cold shoulders from last season still seem to be hot!

See the entire collection here.

Jason Wu Spring 2012 ready-to-wear

There was a little bit of everything in Jason Wu's collection: leather, glitter, collars, flowers, bows, lace... Mostly there were lots of sequins, lots of blue and lots of dots. And you know how much I love sequins so obviously I love this collection; I mean, just look at that bathing suit! There were also a lot of black/grey outfits that were paired with one colorful piece, like that pink jacket above; it really adds that much-needed splash of color to an otherwise dull outfit; I love it!

See the entire collection here.

Rebecca Taylor Spring 2012 ready-to-wear

Rebecca Taylor embraced the ankle grazer trousers trend (photo 1 and 3) and I love that! The second photo reminds me of something Gwyneth Paltrow would wear in the late 90s, and (I know that I'm alone in this) I really miss the fashion from the 90s... And then there's the last look, which, in theory, I love, but when I look at it I can't get past the fact that the skirt is see-through. Other than that, though, that's definitely one of my favorite outfits from the collection.

See the entire collection here.

Victoria Beckham Spring 2012 ready-to-wear

I think that those four looks above are incredible, and there were many more in her collection that really impressed me. There were also some boring ones, but all in all, I am very impressed. I feel like she kind of stepped out of her comfort zone and included some fun and youthful outfits that she might not necessarily wear herself.

See the entire collection here.


The most amazing collection that has been shown during this NYFW is by far Prabal Gurung's! But that collection is just so incredible it needs its own post, which it will get, soon.

Photos courtesy of www.style.com

The Venice Film Festival continues

The streak has been broken. I can no longer say that I've liked all the looks at the Venice Film Festival after seeing Madonna, the nun, in L'Wren Scott at the W.E photocall yesterday.

I'm also not so sure about this Victoria Beckham dress that Kate Winslet wore to the Carnage premiere last night:

It's especially the shoulder area that bothers me. That part of the dress just looks better on the model; the shoulders are way too 'pointy' on Kate. And this isn't her best color. I prefer seeing Kate in more colorful, yet sophisticated, dresses.

I actually think that the model looks more interesting and cool, but I understand that Andrea Riseborough couldn't walk the Red Carpet in skirt and bra. I just think that the top of the dress could've looked better, though I can't really put my finger on what the problem is. But I am beyond in love with the skirt; it's so elegant and very Dior.

And as usual, Diane Kruger knocks it out of the park. Diane + Chanel just can't go wrong.

The colors and the fabric are amazing! Although, the top of the dress looks a little too corset-like on Abbie Cornish (because of the lighting, maybe?); I wonder how it looks in the back, I've been unable to find a photo. But I love this dress the way it looks on the model, so it might just be that it looks better from the front, when you can see her curves more clearly.

Natasha Poly definitely looks beautiful, but it's nothing special. I feel like I've seen this dress a million times, you know. She should have worn it like the model, because a) that's a better color and b) that scarf-like thing makes the dress more glamorous, fun and original.

And last but not least, Asia Argento in Alberta Ferretti. Aaah, amazing!

Photos courtesy of redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Statement-Making Clothes

Aaaaand it's time for another 'statement' post...

1. Giambattista Valli Animal Print Jacket
2. Gryphon New York Silver Biker Jacket
3. Monclear Audrey Wool Coat
4. Stella McCartney Pleated Rose Blouse
5. Matthew Williamson Cropped Rabbit Jacket
6. Michael Kors Cashmere Slashed Sweater
7. Lanvin Shorts
8. Victoria Beckham Satin-Crepe Bell Dress
9. CH Carolina Herrera Fox Fur Jacket

I love number 2 and 7 - the gold/silver/glitter/disco trend has been missing from my life my whole life so I'm glad it's finally here. It's so fun and sparkly!

And the Matthew Williamson jacket (number 5) is just: wow! Need. It. Now.

About number 6... I'm not crazy about this particular sweater (the color and the design are a little boring), but I love the hole-in-the-shoulder trend. I have been unable to find a shirt like this and that just makes me love the trend even more because then it somehow seems so 'exclusive'. I'm gonna keep looking though. I really want one of those sweaters; how difficult can it be to find one? Plan B will just be to cut the shoulders out of some old sweater...

And aaah, number 1 and 9... I'm just really into animal prints and fur right now.

Photos courtesy of InStyle.com

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Caroline Beckham (n�e Adams; born 17 April 1974) is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actress, fashion designer and businesswoman. During her rise to fame with the late 1990s girl pop group the Spice Girls, Beckham was dubbed Posh Spice, a nickname first coined by the British pop music magazine, Top of the Pops in the July 1996 issue.Since the Spice Girls pursued separate careers, she has had a solo pop music career, scoring four UK Top 10 singles. Her first single to be released, "Out of Your Mind", reached Number 2 in the UK Singles Chart and is her highest chart entry to date. During her solo career, she has been signed to Virgin Records and Telstar Records.

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