Louis Vuitton RTW Fall '13

Front Row Favorites: Elizabeth Olsen, Lily Collins, Naomi Watts, Jessica Chastain, Jefferson Hack, and Jamie Hince

Looks From the Runway: "All dressed up and nowhere to go" - Marc Jacobs. The show took place in a upscale Louis Vuitton looking motel. Models would come out of the faux door, do a lap and return from where they came from. This season Marc did a mix of eras; he said "... some Gloria Swanson and a lot of Hollywood." The show reminded me of people with a lot of money with nothing to do but dress in luxurious clothes. Kate Moss was a good surprise as she walked for the finale. 

There were a lot of silk nightgowns and slips covered with the trending mannish coat for the season as a cover. With feathers and lace added to the hems and arm cuffs, it made for a more showy look. I loved the belted blazers with short bottoms that made for a pant-less look. Overall, you could see a resemblance in his own line shown in New York with the relaxed, street pajama look.

Handbag Favorites: Mixes of fur, feathers, and different animal skins




*Click photos for a closer look - Photo credit to Wwd.com and Vogue.co.uk

Fall RTW '13 Trend - Oversized Outerwear

Have you ever tried on a coat that was a size too big? Well imagine trying 3 sizes bigger; you are basically swimming in massive amounts of extra fabric. What you just imagined is exactly what some of the designers this fashion month debuted for this coming fall. I noticed many mannish coats with oversized lapels and ignorance towards the woman figure. Although this could come across as negative on paper, on the runway it grew on me. I loved how on some of them it exaggerated the shoulders or in Valli's and Celine's case the large coat was rounded out around the shoulders and the bodice. Here are some of my favorite oversized, mannish coats that were seen around the world during the fashion weeks:

Dior - Paris Fashion Week Fall RTW '13

One of my favorite shows to look out for during Paris Fashion Week is Christian Dior's. From the first glance at the pictures I was a lot more impressed with his Spring 2013 collection. However at second look at the video he created some really great silhouettes. As with each season, there was a good play with the tailored Dior suit. The strapless, drop-waist dresses were really simple and beautiful as well with a beautiful deep V neckline dress. My favorite part of the collection were the cable knit skirts and tops because it was so unexpected but definitely wearable for the fall season. Overall the color palette stayed within the simple black and whites with touches of baby pinks, blues and some dark browns. Here is some of my favorite looks off the runway:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Favorites From New York Fashion Week A/F '13

Alexander Wang

          

              

It's hard to ever doubt Alexander Wang's genius. For this A/W collection he really showed his strong points by using different textures and fabrics together. The outerwear in this collection was to die for; glossy leathers, fluffy wool, and amazing furs lead my mind straight to the luxury of his brand. His signature sleek-cool look was continued through his statement shoulder look in the collection. 

Diane von Furstenburg

             

             

There might not be anything that makes me happier than seeing 70's glam on the runway. Diane von Furstenburg took it to a whole new level with metallic animal skins, print mixing, and fur details. Not only is the collection very wearable, its sleek and can be very sophisticated. I love how she incorporated her signature wrap dress and added suede to it. Now who is going to get me that metallic snake skin blazer?!

Ralph Lauren

I loved this collection because of the not-so-usual road Ralph Lauren took when creating his story for his collection. With a twist between chic and sailor, I see a lot of potential for this collection for department store buyers. He started out with a black and white monochromatic color palette and smoothly transitioned into velvet dresses of oxblood, blue, and purple. The evening gowns at the end were nothing short of elegant and luxurious and will sure be seen on the red carpets soon to come.

The Plain White Tee Taken to New Levels

Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen are known for their eclectic style. One day it could be a layered  bohemian inspired outfit the next you could seem them in spiked heels with skinny jeans and a leather jacket. Throughout my many years of following their style, there is one thing I have come to notice and it's that they can do magical things with a simple white tee. 

Their website stylemint.com is where their tee imagination was able to come to life and I think it is pure genius. Even in the past couple years you have been able to see the simple tee being adapted to contemporary designers. Here is a list of some great contemporary brands to invest in a white tee from (costing anywhere from about $50 to $130):

T by Alexander Wang

James Perse

KAIN Label

Rag & Bone

GET THE LOOK:

1. T by Alexander Wang HERE - $80

2. MOTO Bleach Baxter Skinny Jeans HERE - $80

3. Rag & Bone Kinsey Boots HERE - $595

4. Zara Basic Shopper handbag HERE - $39

5. Nasty Gal Another dimension sunglasses HERE - $40

Paris Spring Couture 2013

Giambattista Valli

Pinched waists and flared hips were a common theme yesterday at the Giambattista Valli show. Beautiful silk and black tulle were a great combination to make an elegant spring couture show. The color palette ranged from simple black and white to bright yellows. Some of my favorite gowns were gorgeous princess gowns with multi-layered tulle to make them large and in charge. Although he played it safe you can definitely count on seeing some of these dresses on the red carpet.

Stephane Rolland 

I have always seen Stephane Rolland as a true artist. Although some of his dresses may not be completely realistic to wear they are absolutely stunning and completely unique. The front row consisted of Kim Kardashian, Carmen Dell'Orefice, Yasmin Le Bon, and Paz Vega. The monochrome color palette added to the sophsticated look Rolland went for. I absolutely love some of these dresses and I really hope to see them on the red carpet soon!

Chanel

A Midsummer Nights Dream was Karl Lagerfelds inspiration. As the models walked through oak trees and pines you could hear birds singing; the theatrics were perfect. Every season I notice Karl Lagerfeld focus in on new fashion trend; this year was the framed shoulders. The structure of the clothes were tailored to perfection. With over 60 looks there was a lot of variety to the collection. The show ended with two identical twins in wedding attire with a young ringer bearer to make a statement about gay marriage which is up to debate in France right now. Overall it was a great show at the Grand Palais!

Spring 2013 Trend Boards: Mixed Prints & Textures

With spring coming around the corner is it time to re-think the closet full of coats and scarves. Even for me who has summer weather year round it's time to think a lot brighter and even a little crazier for a different season. During the shows in fall 2012 we saw a lot of different trends from feminine tuxedos to Asian inspirations. One of my favorite trends for the upcoming season were the combined prints and textures. There is an unlimited amount of ideas you can come up with when thinking outside of the box like these designers did. Even if you just want to go with a crazy handbag or shoe with a more neutral outfit you will be one step ahead in the fashion world for spring. Whether if its snake print with leather on a dress or florals on a snake textured shoe, designers are thinking of what has never been done before that will draw in consumers to a new day in age. 

Take a look at some of my favorite looks from the runway and spring 2013 look-books to get ideas for your own closet!