July 23, 2010
July 23, 2010
From our friends at LollieShopping.com:
If you haven’t guessed by now, I am a total dress diva. I love a good dress. It is the perfect way for me to express my femininity and show off my girlish curves. And dresses allow women to be so versatile. We can look posh and work chic, trendy and sexy or bold and punk. Any fashion statement can be accomplished via one good dress.
So I turned to one of my favorite retailers, Bluefly, for advice on what hot dress trends I need to keep in mind for Fall 2010. Sandy Sahn, Bluefly’s Dress buyer, was happy to help me out. ”Dresses have become such an important category. After the sportswear-obsessed ’70s and the power-look-driven ’80s and ’90s, women are embracing the no-stress dress,” says Sahn. “It’s the idea of putting on one garment, rather than matching a top to pants or a skirt. Throw a dress on and go!” I couldn’t agree with her more.
Sahn advises that we should be all about draping. “Think Grecian-inspired,” she states. Look for flowing fabrics with distinctive colors. She also says we should look for leather sheaths, bold embellished mini dresses and silhouettes with cut-out details. I’m swooning already. It may be 111 degrees here in Las Vegas, but I am daydreaming about Fall!
Here are Sahn’s favorite Fall dresses available at Bluefly now. Happy shopping!
Under $100
“I’m obsessed with this Wyatt dress in every way— the strong shoulder detail and draping techniques…love, love, LOVE!”
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Under $200
“I would live in this every day with leggings — love the back zip detail!”
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Under $300
“In the wise words of Rachel Zoe, ‘I loves me a sequin!’”
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July 23, 2010
Part II of Maria Eilersen’s on-site coverage for Fashion Pulse Daily of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin!
[Images via IHeartBerlin.com]
In the spirit of Berlin, .HBC Couture Design Scouts hosted a collection of cutting edge designers at the 7th Berlin Fashion Week. All eight designers showcased fresh and vibrant color palettes demonstrated through historical references and drawing diverse inspirations. Newcomers Blame, Manuela Baumgartner, Mogo E Mago and Mikenke satisfied the crowds’s desire to see designs that captured the avant-garde and urban nature of cosmopolitan Berlin. Perhaps an amalgamation of all these qualities was Address, who presented an elegant yet edgy collection with a refined, strong silhouette: combining silk and bold criss crossed cut-outs juxtaposed against simple, classic male looks and i-just-rolled-out-of-bed-yet-still-look-amazing makeup. Another stand-out collection was that of Ester Perbrandt. Her play between drape and construct was truly exquisite and the mix of corals and orange really screamed summer.
And the overall synopsis? Cropped pants are here to stay, simplicity is key in summer and this present economic climate can still facilitate new designers that answer demands for quality, longevity, and most importantly innovative, good design.
[Images via yusrablog.com]
Risto
Raw attitude seduced the audience at the Risto pre-collection show on Saturday. The edgy garments pounding down the runway made it hard to believe that Bimbiloski once designed uber-luxury looks for Louis Vuitton. Brazen bike shorts were paired with mesh knits in cream and black, interspersed by angular blazer dresses and shredded white denim donned with gritty poise. Slick brown snakeskin lined black leggings and paneled minis and crop-tops were all the rage. We are definitely looking forward to seeing his full collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York in September!
– Maria Eilersen
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July 22, 2010
From our friends at thefind.com:
The choppy, pixelated look may be a bit obsolete (okay, way obsolete) when it comes to computers, TVs, and video games (unless you still haven’t upgraded your gaming system since the days of Atari), but as retro looks are always revived in the modern fashion arena, apparently so are old school techy prints! Pixelated prints are a cool, quirky throwback to the Digital Age, giving an edgier look to your average stripes, plaids, and even florals. But that doesn’t mean that the look itself is geeky or out-dated — rock the digi look on a bright bikini, a semi-sheer button-up blouse, or even a strong-shouldered mini dress for a look that’s sexy and modern yet still a cheeky nod to the days before HD. Now all you need is a faded denim jacket, some shoulder pads, and a penny arcade to show off your new duds. Mrs. Pac-Man who?!
Clockwise from top-left: Miss Milne Pixel Print Long-Sleeve Dress at ASOS, French Connection ‘Pixel Party’ Blouse, Tibi Nala Jersey Dress, and Seafolly ‘Cyber’ Sliding Triangle Top.
– Alex Gambardella
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