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February 13, 2009

Fashion Week Has Unofficially Started!

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[All images are from the Jillian Lewis presentation]

Fashion Pulse Daily has already begun the whirlwind week of fashion shows, so before we head off to get our beauty rest for the first official day of shows, we thought that it would be nice to give a recap of the day’s events (briefly):

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A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Loved the burn out leggings, the darker, somber mood, the knit maroon dress, and the incredible hair styling by Philip Pelusi.

Loris Diran:

A sign of the times– playing it safe with suits, suits, and more suits for men and women. Tailoring was integral to the collection.

Vogue & BMW Party:

Perhaps we were dressed a bit too casually, but still had a good time, and listened to some great music.

Alvin Valley:

The collection progressively got more interesting and distinctive as it went along, with the showstoppers including a softly ruffled skirt and a ultra pale green floating, layered gown.

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February 12, 2009

Givenchy 2009 S/S Couture Collection

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Though I wouldn’t turn to the 1980s (the decade that gave us mesh shirts, shoulder pads, and neon legwarmers), the Edwardian era (the period responsible for the bustle, the s-shaped corset, and the leg o’ mutton sleeve), or the bondage look (the style that gave us—well, you know) for the basis for my next outfit, Riccardo Tisci proves in his latest couture collection for Givenchy that combining the three together yields some surprisingly chic results. The typical outfit in this collection balanced feminine lace with hardcore leather straps or eerie mummy wrapping, soft, organza shoulder-poofs with skin-tight skirts and sleeves, and even the concealing and revealing effects of sheer, eyelet-covered veils.

givenchy8Beauty through asymmetry was also a clear goal of Tisci’s, reflected in the fact that most of his dresses featured off-the shoulder cuts, irregular gathering, and elegant but unpredictable draping. My personal fave looks arose when Tisci loosened up a bit, let the fabric flow, and ditched the austere black and white for more playful colors such as ivory, champagne, canary-yellow, violet, or rose. All in all, the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2009 couture collection will leave your skin crawling and your hair raised; both because of its utter freakiness and its profound beauty.

-Lily Allen

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February 12, 2009

Links a La Mode: The Independent Fashion Blogger Weekly Roundup

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February 12, 2009

Bring Spring to Your Winter

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Via our lovely friends at thefind.com:

It may be a little too early to start thinking about spring-y clothes in most places, but you can integrate more warmer weather pieces into your wardrobe right now if you do it correctly! One of my favorites for the task of “bringing spring to winter” is the sequined tank. Perfectly flirty and feminine, this top can dress up any outfit, and it’s just as lovely when worn by itself with a skirt or pair of jeans when the temps do finally warm up! It’s a versatile piece as it does well layered under sweaters and suits but can stand alone as your go-to outfit you wear to the bar.

To integrate it into your wardrobe now, I would recommend the layering approach. Let it be a surprise piece peeking out from an otherwise conservative pantsuit. Pair it with a sheer, oversized v-neck sweater to show off just the right amount of sequins. It can border on “going-out” wear, so be especially careful with how you wear it to the office. But when done right – and tempered with relatively demure and staple outfits – it can work well at work, or for a night out!

And – since it’s sparkly and shiny by itself, you don’t need to worry too much about big accessories as this tank if one that speaks for itself!

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