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February 25, 2010

The Doc (Marten) Will See You Now (CollegeCandy Guest Post)

After perusing the style sections of some of my favorite magazines and websites, I’ve discovered something horrifying. Well, besides the price tags next to my favorite items.

Much to my dismay, DOC MARTENS are back.

Yes, I’m serious. Everyone from the editors at Marie Claire to the designers showing their wears at NYFW are toting Docs as the biggest fashion “Do” this season.

I don’t know if I’m alone here, but the only time I’ve ever briefly considered these to be cool (after CDs were invented, at least) was when I saw Sienna Miller rock them in Nylon Magazine. But come on; she’s also wearing a tutu and trying to lick her foot. She’s obvi the only (and I do mean ONLY) person who can pull that off.

Why would this pedophile-in-a-trenchcoat footwear make a comeback ever again in 2010? Why do things like this even MAKE comebacks? Is there a fashion-comeback god that just decides to bring certain (bad) trends back? Wasn’t there a reason they, like shoulder pads, went out of style in the first place?

Not only are Doc Martens back, but they’re back with a bang. As in, team-up-with-a-hot-designer bang. That’s right,Jean Paul Gaultier has designed his own line of the boots (whyyyyy!?!?!?!). And for a wild night on the town, don’t forget to pick up some shiny, metallic, star-printed, or patent leather boots. Or mary-janes. Or heeled boots? I mean really, would anyone spend $130.00 on a pair of eyesores like that?

I realize that Uggs, gladiator heels and Sperry’s have been around for a while and it’s definitely time for a new trend in footwear. But I’d rather wear my torn up and stinky Uggs than tuck my skinnies into a pair of these.

February 24, 2010

More from New York Fashion Week: Cynthia Rowley, Karen Walker, Vivienne Tam

by fashionpulse

[Images via NYMag.com]

Cynthia Rowley

One of the punchiest collections this season, right out the gate it was evident that this was going to be one of the most exciting displays of fashion for the season. All about texture, color, and avant garde accessorizing, Rowley. Puff, layering, and movement was emphasized in the collection, with rows of perfectly cut fringe cascading down the front and back of blouses set our hearts ablaze. Clothes for the confident woman of style were found here, but also for those willing to have a little fun with fashion, and themselves; after all, isn’t that what it should be about?

[Images via NyMag.com]

Karen Walker

A collection based on the idea ‘what if Bob Dylan and the Sound of Music got together’ Karen Walker shined with custom prints, tailored flannel, and a dash of sheepskin. Be prepared for the Austrian Alps or wind-tunnel laden streets of New York City in Walker’s retro-cool, pop-culture referenced latest creations.

[Images via NyMag.com]

Vivienne Tam

For the upcoming fall 2010 season Ms. Tam dazzles the eye with metallics, red, and ultra-chic origami silhouettes; both superfluous and restrained in their shaping. Tam knows how to work a woven garment and frilly layers to perfection. In this abbreviated collection of just 18 looks, Vivienne Tam proves yet again that it is quality over quantity that truly matters; fast fashion are you listening?

-Julia DiNardo

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February 23, 2010

Red Market Salon Event: Beauty, Clothes, Sustainability, and More!

by fashionpulse

clothes rack Hosted at the mod loft-turned hair salon in the West Village, Red Market combined fashion, pampering and complimentary cocktails for a diva-worthy evening. Innovative Miguelina, WWD‘s ’07 “new designer to watch” Ardistia and nostalgic Jennifer Fein previewed their spring collections, comprised of seductive silks, vintage couture and magical carefree designs. Guests eagerly sifted through the samples while waiting for either a free hair cut and learning about environmentally friendly line of Davines’ natural hair-care products or testing the Indonesian skin-care treatments from the luxurious beauty brand, Juara.

As if there weren’t enough to bankrupt estrogen-saturated shopaholics, Velvet Angels displayed its confident, “luxury-attainable” footwear that is worth subsisting on tuna for the rest of the month to own a piece of. As frosting on the delicious cake of style, Sabido & Basteris showed off their alternative jewelry line that uses natural materials to create unique timeless pieces to accent a fashion-forward style. The affair was completed with sweet sprinkles of Becca Cosmetics, founded by Rebecca, an Australian make-up artist whose products accommodate the busy lifestyle of the modern woman. And to keep the spoiled guests from feeling too self-indulgent, J. Alexander‘s book Follow A Model was auctioned off to raise proceeds for Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti fund.

– Maria Eilersen

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February 21, 2010

Sonia Rykiel for H&M – The Debut and the Review!

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Just a few weeks ago I wrote about the Sonia Rykiel for H&M launch party and finally got to see (and purchase!) the collection in-person yesterday. Although there wasn’t the usual crowd that is anticipated for these launches, I was quite relieved to be surrounded by major fans of the designer at the 51st and 5th Avenue flagship this past Saturday, February 20th. Only Rykiel could get me to rise out of bed early the weekend after a rigorous fashion week, and I’m so glad to have been one of the first to meander around the store picking up the coveted items I had seen at the press preview/launch party. It was Rykiel at it’s best, with signature knitwear in stripes, inside-out seaming, bows, sequins, and bright colors. The most expensive items seemed to be priced around $50 – the striped dress (pictured above) and the looped cotton vest (below), but a lot of the sweaters were in the $30-$35 range – quite average for H&M prices. What sold the fastest? This hot pink and black striped bow sweater with a sweet scoopneck — I scavanged the dressing room racks and managed to pick up the last one in my size – score!

The childrens clothes were absolutely gorgeous, with most items priced at a very reasonable $10 each. The Sonia Rykiel dolls were $25, which would make a nice doll for a child, however the collection is hard to find — in New York it seemed that there were just a few H&M’s in the city carrying the collection, so I can immagine it may be difficult to find it elsewhere. When I walked out at 11am the dressing room lines were starting to swell, and the sizes were starting to have gaps in them — I give it a week before it’s completely gone, and highly recommend you making the trek to an H&M carrying the collection or scouring online for it — there’s already plenty of pieces up on ebay. If you love fashion and appreciate good design at amazing prices, take advantage of the iconic pieces Rykiel has become known for over her decades in fashion before they’re gone forever!