Tis the Season

Ok so maybe it's a little early for me to get excited, but I really love the holidays. :) I mean Halloween is right around the corner! To me nothing is better than dressing up and getting cozy with family and friends...not to mention all of the yummy food.

So in my building excitement for all things festive, I am eagerly anticipating the annual Victoria's Secret holiday fashion show. Ever since I was a little girl I've dreamed of what it would be like to don my own pair of angel wings and take a turn down the glittery runway. Here are a few of my favorite looks from years past to get you in the spirit. :)








Sketches for the 2010 show

Are you looking forward to the Victoria's Secret fashion show?

images via google image search

Overload

Disclaimer: Initially, I meant to sit down and absorb all that is S/S 11 so far. However, I seem to have literally no attention span lately so please enjoy the intermittent fashion week-y blurbs and bits that will appear over the next month!

Anyways,

Let me just start by saying Fall is by far my favorite season. All fashion aside, spring has always been a stressful time for me, plus its the precursor to summer heat...which I do not appreciate. In my opinion, the Fall collections always have the best clothes...who doesn't like rich colors, layering, dramatic party/gala worthy gowns? But all seasonal preferences aside, I've been really pleased with the looks that are pouring in from show to show. Some of my favorite trends are sticking around (Ladylike and Retro Inspired FTW!) along with quite a few I'd definitely like to get on board with.
As much as I want to be drawn to the simplistic, uber-cool girl image Alexander Wang puts out, it's always hit or miss if I like his collection. For the time being, my eye is often drawn to a modernized version of girly, allowing bows and ruffles to seem chic rather than campy.
My NYFW Faves:

J. Mendel


Nanette Lepore


Mulberry


Jason Wu


Chris Benz


Band of Outsiders
(I'm in LOVE with that dress second from the left...borderline obsessed!)


Alice and Olivia

The Fame

Last night I was exceptionally lucky to attend my second Lady Gaga concert in LA. Let me just say, she does not dissapoint in any way. It was another jam-packed nonstop 2 1/2 hour show, with enough costume changes and pyrotechnics to make anyone dizzy. One of the best parts of her shows is the fact that the audience dresses up as well. It is completely commonplace to see people in bedazzled leotards, ripped fishnets, and massive headpieces. Feeling creative, I decided to try out the crazy frizzy hair that was pretty popular during the F/W '10 shows (ex. Marc Jacobs and Rachel Comey). I was a little intimidated at first, but it worked out pretty well!




Top: Express
Jacket: F21
Pants: Mirella
Shoes: F21
Clip: borrowed from a friend

With a more classic, streamlined outfit I think this hair could be a chic choice for day to day. What doyou think?

Sheer Genius

In case you haven't noticed, sheer clothing is catching on in a major way. To me, this trend was borrowed from the "underwear as outer wear" phase and has morphed into its own unique trend. Lacy sheer undergarments are nothing new, but the great influx of sheer shirts, layers, cutouts, and even pants and shoes are something to notice. The biggest debate? What to wear under.

With so many choices, from demure and feminine to tough and racy, how/will you be rocking sheer this summer?








clockwise from top left: Topshop - Adam - Brian Atwood - Stella McCartney - Zimmermann - Versace - Topshop - Stella McCartney - Valentino - Chloe - Dolce and Gabbana

images via tumblr black n' gold a la mode., net a porter, and topshop

Blah Blah Blah

So, I was all set and ready to do a post on the Met Ball and then I thought to myself..."Hey self, anyone who will be checking your blog has already seen the pictures (if you haven't *gasp* click here)."
Anyways, I have just a few comments for the night. I wasn't completely blown away by any one look I am sad to say. I was most amazed by the spectrum of looks that appeared, from Alexa Chung's suit (a fave of mine) to an assortment of rather princess-y ballgowns.
However I must say, there was an abundance of chic and fab and glam and gorgeousness. My personal favorites were Zoe Saldana, Camilla Belle, Stella McCartney, Kate Hudson, Chanel Iman (only she could pull off a shimmer gold deep V-necked harem pant jump suit, kudos girl), Taylor Swift, Katy Perry for having the guts to wear a light up dress. I could go on but I should probably keep my less polite comments to myself. :P

Moving on, I'm going to take the time now to answer the Q&A questions I got.

1)If you could have one piece from any collection of any designer, what piece would it be, and from what collection + designer?

Good question. I feel like there are a million questions for this answer but truthfully I'd have to say a pair of the outrageous shoes from McQueen's last Spring '10 collection. I would never wear them (ok maybe I'd try them on) but I would display them as an art piece.

2) What do you want to do when you "grow up"?

This is a bit of a multi-layered answer, due to my habit of collecting goals. First step in growing up would be to compete as a world-competitive ice dancer, work as a professional dancer, and attend Design/Fashion school. I think my ultimate grown up goal is to work in the fashion industry in someway and coach figure skating. At some point I want to travel the world and have a family too, so I'll just see how it all falls together. :)

3) This isn't from the Q&A post but I had a few people asking if the LV Wedges from my previous post were mine.

Yes they are and I acquired them by the luckiest bit of fate. My friend's family moved and her mom decided to downsize her shoe collection. This pair happened to fit and I was able to snag this pair from the give-away bag before my friends saw them.

Lookie here this post has absolutely no pictures or pretty things for you to look at!
I am incredibly sorry, my schedule has zapped most my free time and energy lately, I promise better content in the coming days!

Better late than never...NYFW Fall '10

Cynthia Steffe, L.A.M.B., Erin Fetherston, Reem Acra

These clips represent my some of my favorite looks from the New York Fall 2010 RTW collections. These are looks I dream of wearing, and hope to base my style on when next fall rolls around. Of course I'm a sucker for the floaty, sheer layers at Erin Fetherston and the rich sparkly details at Reem Acra. However, I am equally drawn to the more streamlined looks at Cynthia Steffe and L.A.M.B.
I'm most happy to see that thick socks and heels, sheer layers, and velvet are all here to stay.
Plus I'm definitely a fan of the heavy, straight bangs that made quite a few appearances. :)

What were your favorites?

All images via style.com, edited by me

Zac Attack

Yes, another Target collaboration I can not wait for. There are a ton of pieces to this one and I can't wait to see their quality in real life. To me that is the biggest determining factor when it comes to these collections. I love what Zac Posen has done, staying true to his aesthetic while making it more accessible to a younger and less dressy crowd. Sadly, we can't all be red carpet glamorous everyday.

Images via Fashionista. sorry they are a tad grainy.

For those of you that have seen Jean Paul Gaultier's collection for Target...I was a tad underwhelmed, how do you feel?

Addiction

I have to say my leather riding boots were my most worn pair of shoes this last year. I wore them all but one day when I went to NYC and even paired them with cutoffs in the middle of summer. I'm tired of them being my only go to pair, so I've decided to save up and hopefully add to my little family.

Possible:

Clockwise from top left: 1) Forever 21 2) MIA 3) Jeffrey Campbell 4) Gabriella Rocha
5) Forever 21 6) Jeffrey Campbell 7) BC Footwear

Dreamworthy:

Clockwise from top left: 1) Chloe' 2) Givenchy 3) Derek Lam 4) Lanvin 5) Jil Sander 6) YSL

Rodarte for all!

I seem to have collaborations on the brain lately, but with new images and scans popping up here and there I can't help but to get excited! Rodarte for Target is next on the radar, due to launch Decemeber 20th at Target stores nationwide. So far, I think this collection looks like it has greater potential than the recent Anna Sui pieces, which I got very excited for but were a bit of a let down in person.

From what I've seen so far I've got my eye on a bow belt or two and the black tulle dress. However, with a total of 55 pieces coming out there are sure to be quite a few hits. :)

Most Wonderful Time of the Year

We have a new computer!! I'm surprisingly loving Windows 7, but the best part is being able to use it for longer then 10 minutes without having it crash. Ah the simple things in life. :P

Anyways, I've been spending sometime lately going through various holiday collections and putting together a few little wish lists to help my family out. My birthday (Dec. 15th) and Christmas ARE right around the corner.

Some of my favorites:black one shoulder dress-a.ok

Jeffrey Campbell Clinic Wedge Heel-OAK

Crop Sequin Bow Jacket-Topshop

Ostrich Feather Mini Skirt-Topshop

Crushed Velvet Bralet-Topshop

Kimichi Blue Ruffled Tier Skirt-Urban Outfitters

BDG Stripe Scoop Bodysuit-Urban Outfitters

Dolce Vita Simone Dress-Urban Outfitters

Grey Antics Lump of Coal Sweater-Urban Outfitters

This list is a bit unrealistic....but hey I'm not one to limit my dreams. ;)
What do YOU wishing for?