Fashion Week Spring '08

The most exciting time of the year. Fashion Week. I have been spending every moment possible on style.com or nymag.com, looking through photos and videos of all the new collections. And now it's time to do a review. I picked out my favorites and some I don't dig so much. So enjoy enjoy enjoy.

Staring from A to Z:

3.1 Phillip Lim

I always love his collections. He has such chic, artsy, modern things. what's not to love? This collection is boyish with a little romance.

Collection consists of: Blazers, double breasted jackets, casual mini dresses, cocktail dresses, and pleated pants.

My favorite looks(click on link above to see): 5, 10, 11, 13, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28, 36, and 38.

Designer Quotes(from his casting call video): "I always do right away presentation, so it's always one look for a girl. So it's always a lot of girls. This time it's 40 looks total it's going to be 40 girls and 10 boys."

Alexander Wang

Alexander is one of my favorite new designers. I loved his fall collection so I had good expectations for spring. And he did not disappoint. This collection has that boyish charm but with nice details that keep it feminine.

Collection consists of: Blazers (which I love), pleated shorts, jeans, casual and cocktail dresses, a great orange-red cradigan, and a fabulous black twead jacket.

My Favorite Looks(click on link about to see): 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 18, 24, 27, 29, 30, and 32.

Top photo: Models back stage of Alexander Wang. Bottom Photo: Alexander Wang after party.

Alice + Olivia

Alice + Olivia are very mod, chic, artsy, and modern. I love the colors and prints she always uses. And I love how the collection is shown in party instead of the runway.

Collection consists of: Mod patterns, artsy dresses, pleated shorts, high waist, and wide belts.

My favorite looks(click above link to see): 1, 3, 4, 8, 12, 13, 14, and 20.

Anna Sui

Anna defines quirky chic. Her patterns and style is just so uniquie but it's still RTW. And this collection has a lot of shear fabric which is great to keep cool in spring and summer.

Collection Consists of: Shear Fabric, stripes, high waist, pin striped blazers, pin stirped trousers, fedoras, and of course bold prints.

My favorite Looks(click above link to see): 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 12, 17, 19, 20, 22, 29, 31, 32, 35, 40, and 41.

Backstage. Top photo: Chanel Iman, Agyness Deyn, and Irina Lazareanu. Bottom Photo: Coco Rocha and Lily Donaldson.

Badgley Mishka

I haven't looked much into Badgley Mishka before, but I think they had a great collection this season. It's in the top ten at nymag.com. So the collection had a great selection of work attire, but very chic work attire. And the dresses are just fabulous.

Collection consists of: Grey, pleated trousers, floral prints, high waisted skirts, light weight jackets and coats, swimming suits, big floppy hats, and evening gowns.

Favorite looks(click link to see): 2, 4, 7, 12, 19, 21, 39, 42, and 49.

Charlotte Ronson

There was not one piece in the collection I didn't like. I has such a relaxed 70's vibe. I can't get enough

Collection consists of: Creams, blues, flowy mini dresses, shorts, high waisted jeans, and plaids.

Favortie Looks: All of them

DupliKate

Listening to: Jenny Lewis with The Watson Twins - Melt Your Heart



Do you know which one is Forever 21, $25 and which one is Kate Moss for Topshop, 150?


Thing is Kate's dress is a copy of a Versace dress she had in the 90's.

But do you think that will stop them from sueing? I dought it.


Truthfully I accually like the Forever 21 dress (Left) the best.

Inspiration

Sorry for the lack of posts. I have been very busy. I moved back to Missouri to live with my dad, I didn't have a computer, and school started which has kept me plenty occupied. Well I found a blog a couple months ago that I thought I would share with you guys. They are very inspirational, I love their clothes and their style they to me pretty much define chic. Disappointing thing about it though is that everything is in a different language and I can't read it. But I still go back to see all the pictures they post of them selves in their fabulous outfits. I love the outfit the girl is wearing to the left. The floral top, the high waisted skinny jeans, the silver jacket, the white shoes they always wear, the vintage necklace, I love it all I can't get enough. Oh and I am looking for the perfect navy blazer, that is cheap but still looks nice. So if you have any sugestions then please do tell. And also I would love to hear any questions any of you might have. So ask up C:

Outfits of the Week 2

Listening to: Tegan and Sara - Back in Your Head

Here is what you've been waiting for. Done with Week 2 of a Weeks Worth of Outfits. I love these and I am very confident in this post. So enjoy it as much as I do C: Oh and I will try to start doing more posts more often, I have just been real busy. And I know you here that a lot now. But I'm trying, because I love you guys.

So this week I'm starting off with things to put in your locker. Or if your in collage to put in your bag, which is what the big bag (number 11) would be for.

1. Boscia Blotting Sheets , $10 Sephora. For when you get a little shine going on you can wipe it right off with out getting rid of you make up 2. Stila Lip Gloss in Banana, $20 Sephora. For when your lips get a little dry or you just want a little nude shimmer 3. American Girl Body Splash in Apple Blossom, $8 Bath and Body Works. It smells so fresh and not to strong 4. Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel in Moonlight Path, $4 Bath and Body Works. To wash your hands in a hurry and to leave them with a great smell because all the public bathroom soap smells gross 5. Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Lotion in Honeysuckle, $4 Bath and Body Works. To keep your hands smooth and smelling good. 6. NYC Waterproof Eyeliner in Moody Blue, $6 Drug Stores. If you have natural make up during the day then you can add a pop of color for night in one simple step. 7. Too Faced Bronzer Compact in Sunny Bunny, $25 Sephora. If your looking a little pale, use it for an instant glow. 8. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Black, $5 Drug Stores. If you wake up late and you don't have time to put on make up you can put on mascara when you get to school. 9. Spiral Note Book, $6 Urban Outfitters. Your chic so your spirals have to be too 10. White Hoodie, $18 Forever 21. School Building are usually cold so if you forget your jacket or hoodie your still cover and white goes with everything 11. Tan Book Bag, $35 Urban Outfitters. To fit all you stuff in of course.
Tip: Keep all your small objects in a small plastic basket so it doesn't all fall out when you open your locker.

Casual, cute, chic, simple. Perfect for brunch with the gals.
1. Deep V Neck Tunic, $198 Shobop. 2. Dark vintage wash Skinny Jeans, $159 Shopbop. 3. Dolce Vita White Sandals, $68 Urban Outfitters. 4. Gold and Cream Bangle, $6 Forever 21.

This obviously isn't fashionable but it's comfortable which is great when your at practice for what ever you play. And whats wrong with a little school spirit? That's my high school of course Blue Springs South High School, it's freaking fantastic.

1. (Your high schools) Hoodie, either from $30-40. 2. (Your high schools color) Tank, $7 Forever 21. 3. White Shorts, $12 Topshop. 4. (Not in picture) Nikes and Pumas are the best in my opinion.

It's almost as good as real vintage. So the outfit looks comfortable and of course it's chic.

1. Lux Graphique Minidress, $58 Urban Outfitters. 2. Yellow Tights, $14 American Apparel. 3. Grey classic wingtips $68 Urban Outfitters.

Prep school chic is one of the biggest trends this fall. My favorite line from the last Fashion Week of it would have to be Balenciaga. I love the blazers the striped the ethnic scarves everything. So this outfit it inspired by Balenciaga.

1. Navy Blazer, $132 J. Crew. 2. Black and Striped Turtle Neck, $20 American Eagle. 3. Fuchsia Wool Mini Skirt, $88 J.Crew. 4. Ethnic Scarf, $20 Urban Outfitters. 5. Grey Converse, $45 Urban Outfitters.

This outfit is casual enough for school and nice enough for a date. All you have to do is change the shoes.

1. Knit Purple Dress, $13 Forever 21. 2. Black and Gold Pendant Necklace, $5 Forever 21. 3. Teal Sandals, $25 Urban Outfitters. 4. Switch to: Black Patent Heals, $20 Forever 21.

Yes again with the school spirit. But every Friday is a football game. And I like to dress up when theres a home game. And keep in your bag a dress so you can change for the after party. (Party responsibly)

1. (Your high schools) Tee Shirt. 2. Black Shorts, $18 Forever 21. 3. (your high schools color) Tights, $12 Urban Outfitters. 4. Silver Flats, $20 Target. 5. (Keep the tights and flats) Black Silk Dress, $23 Forever 21.

The weathers still nice, so why not? Grab some healthy snack and a blanket and head to the park with some friends. And since you will be outdoors, how could you not wear a sweet floral dress?

1. Green Floral Dress, $26 Forever 21. 2. Gold Ring, $4 Forever 21. 3. Brown Sandals, $28 Urban Outfitters.

Which ones your favorite?

Outfits for the Week

Listening to: Feist - The Park

I have decided to do posts on outfits for the week. Suggestions on what to wear and such things as that. I also put things someone could be doing that day, and making and an outfit that would go well with doing that. So here it is.

Here is basic make up. This is all I usually wear. But sometimes I wear lipstick or blue eyeliner or something for a different look from time to time.

1. Almay Smart Shade Foundation $14, It matches your skin tone so it doesn't look cakey but it covers just enough. Drug Stores. 2. Estee Lauder Eye Shadow Base $15 It keeps your eyeshadow in place and from fading away. Nordstrom. 3. Nars Eye Shadow in Night Star (Not color in picture) $21, It's a light nude color but with some sparkle. Nordstrom. 4. Clinique Mascara in Black $14, It has a brush on one side to add volume and length and on the other side it has a comb so it doesn't look clumpy. Nordstrom. 5. MAC Lip Balm in Warm Smile (Not color in picture) $15, it adds a little but of color and it keeps your lips shiny and it has SPF 12. Nordstrom.

Shopping seems like a fun thing to do on a Sunday. So I here's a casual and chic outfit to stroll around the mall or the streets in. And a navy clutch to hold your money and other little things in, and the color is different from black so it's not too matchy matchy but it's close so it's perfect. It's also With a fedora, I mean if you can pull it off then why not?

1. Black Fedora $24 Urban Outfitters. 2. Magenta Dress $14 Forever 21. 3. Black Flower Pendant Necklace $5 Forever 21. 4. Navy Clutch $18 Urban Outfitters. 5. Black Dolce Vita Flats $78 Urban Outfitters.

This outfit is so Urban Socialite. The neon and the white shoes so cute.

1. Neon tee $15 Urban Outfitters. 2. Denim Shorts $35 American Eagle. 3. Hot Pink Messenger Bag $38 Urban Outfitters. 4. White Tennis Shoes $13 Payless.

This outfit would be appropriate for work and school. The jeans are kind of a trouser look so it's perfect. And I think it would be so chic to wear the bracelet over the cardigan.

1. Red Cardigan $23 Forever 21. 2. White Tank $8 Forever 21. 3. Gold Bracelet $7 Forever 21. 4. Black Pumps $39 Macy's.

This is great for dinner with the girls or your family. Maybe not the shoes, but I just love them. I am so digging animal prints right now.

1. Grey Striped Shirt $25 Urban Outfitters. 2. Purple Skinny Jeans $68 Urban Outfitters. 3. Gold Key Pendant Necklace $6 Forever 21. 4. Zebra Printed Peep Toe Pumps $100 Steve Madden.

The 70's high waisted jeans are just so chic. And the floral bangle is just lovely. I absolutely love this outfit.

1. Pink Neon Tee $16 Urban Outfitters. 2. High Waisted Jeans $80 Topshop. 3. Floral Bangle $8 Target. White Tennis Shoes $30 Steve Madden.

It's a great party outfit it's comfortable and the hot pink tights and an edge to it. And the flats would are a lot more comfortable to dance in then heals but their still nice. And the outfit is also ok for school. Maybe a little over top for school, but that's ok.

1. Grey Jumper $18 Forever 21. 2. Hot Pink Tights $12 Urban Outfitters. 3. Rhinestone Medallion Necklace $9 Forever 21. 4. Black Cocktail Ring $16 Urban Outfitters. 5. Black Dolce Vita Flats $78 Urban Outfitters, and yes these shoes are one here twice.

I love going to the art museum. So I thought it would be a good way for anyone to spend their Saturday. Well about the outfit. The red dress is perfect for the transaction into Fall from Summer. Because it's a mini dress with long leaves. So versatile. And there may not be and jewelry, but a necklace would be to much because I picture the bag going across your body. And the shoes are just so fabulous jewelry would just be to much.

1. Red Dress $16 Forever 21. Brown Bag $28 Urban Outfitters. 3. Gold Sandals $34 Urban Outfitters.

Well Enjoy C:

*Note: Almost everything is from Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters. Ha, they are just so fabulous.

Fall Trends 2007

Listening to: Feist - I Feel it All

Finally fished something! Basically, these are the essential staples you need in your fall wardrobe to establish a chic, trendy, timeless look for any day of the week! Whether your going to school or your just have a quit day at home, with these, you're bound to turn heads. Not all of these are trends some are things I would like to see this fall like the florals.

1. The Sweater Dress.

Perfect for back to school. You can wear a light weight dress since it is usually a bit cool in school buildings. And when it becomes cold all you have to do is add a pair of leggings. You can also dress them up or down depending on your accessories.

Purple sweater dress: Forever 21 $16. Grey Sweater Dress: Shopbop $285.

2. Scarves

You can't go wrong with a scarf. Their uber chic and they can keep you warm C:

Plaid scraf: Urban Outfitters $20. Multi colored Scarf: Urban Outfitters $18.

3. Plaid

A perfect school girl chic outfit would be to wear a plaid jumper with a black t shirt underneath with red tights. It's chic, it's classic, it's edgy. You can get various colors of tights at urban outfitters.

Plaid Jumper: Forever 21 $28. Plaid Shorts: Forever 21 $18

4. Oversized Outerwear

I couldn't find any cheap (or that cute) oversived cardigans or jackets. I suggest trying a thrift store.

Black Jacket: Topshop $110. Blue Cardigan: Topshop $60.

5. Florals

I love floral clothing. It so soft elegant and chic. The best place to find florals is at thrift stores. Their you can find more unique one of a kind peices so it's perfect.

Dress: Forever 21 28$. Shirt: Urban Outfitters $24.

6. Vibrant Colors

Magenta's, purples, and yellows are big right now. Trying to find a bold color this season will not be a hard thing to do. And altough I love fall colors, it is nice for a bold pop this season.

Yellow Tee: Wetseal $5. Purple Tights: Urban Outfitters $12. Magenta Dress: Forever 21 $14.

7. Biker Chic

I love leather jackets. They add a defendant edge to any outfit.

Top left jacket: Topshop $200. bottom right jacket: Shopbop $916.

8. Hats

I was never really a hat person until now. But now I have realized how chic they can be.

Black Floppy Hat: Forever 21 $17. Plaid newsboy hat: Urban Outfitters $24. White fedora: Topshop $50. Grey newsboy hat: Forever 21 $10.

9. Black Embellishments

Sequins and rhinestones. I'm not to big on the rhinestones but I still love sequins. So basically shiny black tops and dresses and some bags and shoes are big this season. They also go well with the biker chic aspect of fall.

Black sequin tunic: Forever 21 $23. Black sequin tank: Forever 21 $23.

Enjoy C:

Runway Look Week 1

Listening to: Mazzy Star - Fade into You

I finally got my internet on my computer to work. So yay C: I can now work on all the posts you all have been anxiously waiting for.

I have decided to recreate some of my favorite runway looks each week. So I am starting off with Alice + Olivia. The dress is from Forever 21 $25 which I love it has a cute ballerina look to it but it's black. The belt and tights are from Urban Outfitters. Belt: $25 Tights: $12. The shoes are from Delias $35. And the necklace is from Wet Seal $8. I thought I would add the necklace because it's such a dark outfit. So I added a bright quirky piece. Well the whole outfit comes to $105. Not even as much as the dress designer would be. So enjoy C:

P.S.

This is my 25th post. So I am a 3 quaters away to my 100th post C: