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February 18, 2011

Get Conscious with H&M

[Images courtesy of H&M]

As all of this record snowfall melts, we can’t help but get excited for spring, and better yet, summer. Sandals, cool sundresses, lots of skin…and what better way to usher in warmer climes than with H&M’s Conscious Collection. The understated array of tops, tunics, dresses, and bottoms are all made from organic cotton, recycled polyester, or tencel, a biodegradable fabric made from wood pulp cellulose. The color scheme is also perfect for the hot days to come: crisp white and muted taupe, with lots of eyelet and scalloped details to add that feminine touch. On those days when it’s too hot to think, these pieces will take the guesswork out of looking good.

–Kaci Hamilton

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February 17, 2011

F/W 2011 Collections: Malandrino, Y-3, Suno

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Malandrino

Y-3

Suno

[Images via Style.com]

February 13^th, proved to be yet another successful day at Fashion Week. Three stand-out designers were Malandrino,Y-3, and Suno, who all brought varying forms of design to the table. Malandrino used her French advantage to the fullest, with furs and evening dresses in deep jewel tones. The dresses were not only exquisite, but figure flattering with strategic ruching, enhanced décolletage, and empire waists. Y-3, a performance based label by Yoji Yamato, took the design aesthetic to a whole other level. The clothes looked like they could be used to deter the elements rather than to conquer the elliptical. The styles were both militaristic and pioneered with protective shapes covering the body. On the contrast, Suno a 2-year-old label was a exploration of timelessness— with their inspiration found in the elderly. With wallpaper like prints and a sophisticated palette with pops of bright colors, the tunics and skirts were anything but dapper, and always, ultra-chic.

-Dana deBoer

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February 17, 2011

Alejandro Ingelmo Steps Out With a 1970’s Inspired F/W Collection

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Alejandro Ingelmo’s F/W 2011 collection was a throwback in time to the ’70s. The classic standbys of flats and pumps ranged from chic to sexy and were seen in camel & pinkish tones. The more standout statement pieces were the metallics– silver heels and gold wedges. With a mix of old & new, elegant & sexy, Alejandro Ingelmo will continue his ascent as a coveted shoe brand.

-Dana deBoer

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February 17, 2011

Christian Siriano Fall RTW 2011 Fashion Show

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[Images via Elle.com]

As one of our most popular designers to come out of Project Runway, Christian Siriano presented his Fall 2011 Collection, a black orchids-inspired line which also features the new Christian Siriano for Payless Gold shoe line, in which the hoofed-toe and petal-adorned dress pumps served to accentuate his nature-inspired collection. The dark, earthy tones ranged from black (often stylishly layered in light, iridescent layers to create texture and volume) to a mauve pink and moss green. Siriano’s attention to detail and glamour were punctuated by the pairing of dress pumps, which complimented the sleek lines featured in his full, bouncing skirts and dresses textured to resemble a garden.