September 13, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[All Images Courtesy of ELLE.com]
By the middle of the week, it seemed to be evident that two very distinct color stories were emerging from New York Fashion Week; one, was very poppy and bright, mixing color blocking into technicolor, sporty proportions, while the other was comprised of earth tones such as ochre, beige and solid brown, mixed with abstract prints and dark beads fitting into the tribal category.
Donna Karan executed the latter for spring, in a graphic collection that boasted rouge lips and hard, horsetail like ponytails, swaying vigorously as each model walked past. Burnt oranges and subdued lime gowns came toward the end, however Karan showed a definitive dedication to the clay-hued theme, influenced by the time she’s been spending in Haiti and executed to refined perfection. She did incorporate her functional, cozy Casual Luxe pieces at the beginning of the show, proving that no matter what direction Karan may go each season, she always will provide enduring lifestyle pieces meant for everyday wear.
–Julia DiNardo
September 12, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
No matter what the temperature, a pop of color will brighten up your day, even if the skies outside are grey. I really wanted to wear my new cutout wedges, a complimentary pair I received from my showroom at ShoeDazzle. Within a few minutes of walking into work, several people were gushing over how great these shoes are, and I have to say I completely agree! If you’re not familiar with ShoeDazzle, it’s a site that functions around you filling out a few style-related questions, then you get personalized selections of shoes and bags based on your preferences.
It’s free to sign up, and every single pair of shoes on the site are $39.95 with free shipping and returns, plus you get 20% off your first purchase. I just looked in my ‘showroom’ on the site, which just rotated in fall boots; under $40 is a pretty good deal for this inclement weather must-have, that includes knee-high boots. Have you joined ShoeDazzle or another site with styles based on personal preferences?
In this look:
Kenneth Cole Jacket (Courtesy of Kenneth Cole)
Kenneth Cole white jeans (Courtesy of Kenneth Cole)
Wynonna Blue Suede Wedges (Courtesy of ShoeDazzle)
–Julia DiNard0
September 10, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
From the very first model taking the runway, it was obvious that Nicole Miller for spring 2012 was going to be younger, fresher, and more casual, if anything fulfilling the promise in the program notes which described the inspiration as “The speed of wheels in motion. The momentum of a skateboard shredding through the air.” Leggings, jumpers, and blouses made in predominantly fuchsia hodge podge prints and smeared checkerboards brought us back to that era without an exact iteration of it, even re-doing some signatures of the 90s such as color-blocked silk blouses, power dressing via neckties on women. The silhouettes were invariably loose on the top, tighter on the bottom, playing out the sporty motif that is confirmed for spring 2012. The only question is: do you still have your skateboard?
–Julia DiNardo
September 10, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
From our friends at thefind.com:
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– Mira Torres
