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October 9, 2012

Dana-Maxx for Sculptz Inc. Tights!

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Now that we finally have a feel for fall weather, it’s time to think tights. Sculptz Inc. announces their new collaboration with one of our personal favorite women’s ready-to-wear designers, Dana-Maxx.

The designer’s covetable feminine flair (that recently dressed editor Julia DiNardo at NYFW) can now reach a wider audience in the form of legwear. Tights maintain their reign as one of our most fancied fall accessories. What’s the simple solution to recreating your basic sheath dress? We answer: perfectly patterned tights.

The limited edition collection of coy, geometric-inspired tights is sold exclusively on Silkies.com. Available in a variety of shades including cobalt, black, ink, and nude, all tights are priced at a reasonable $18! What’s more, all of the designs are manufactured in America!

[Lana “Maze” Tights]

[Dani “Chevron” Tights]

I’m envisioning a black leather skirt, Dana-Maxx Dani “Chevron” for Sculptz Inc. tights and fall’s must-have Chelsea booties. How will you draw attention to your legwear look?

-Alana Quagliariello

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October 4, 2012

The Best of Paris Fashion Week Spring 2013: AKRIS, Hermès and Givenchy

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[All Images via WWD.com]

Show: AKRIS Spring/Summer 2013

Theme: For the Modern Woman

Color Palette: Black, cream, various shades of brown, yellow, and green

Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: To pinpoint a single signature style from the AKRIS SS13 collection would be nearly impossible; with over 90 different looks, the label featured outfits from full length mesh dresses, deep v and asymetrical necklines, 70’s-esque ultra suede and leather skirts and simple creme linen pantsuits. Although designer Albert Kreimler stated his intention was to “design for the modern woman”, his collection held both avant-garde and retro fashions.

Show: Hermès Spring/Summer 2013

Theme: Electic

Color Palette: Bright Patterns and Neutrals

Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: With eccentric patterns, trench coats, and classic staples, Hermès produced a collection like nothing ever seen before. With all of the diverse styles, the most original was definitely shorts showcasing extended leather pockets. One look included the shorts in black paired with a matching collared button down, skinny brown suspenders and fingerless brown leather gloves. It resembled a craftsman’s attire, however in a fashionablely luxe way.

Show: Givenchy Spring/Summer 2013

Theme: A modern spin on ’60s couture

Color Palette: Black and white with baby blue and blush accents

Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: Although the column gowns, billowed sleeves, and ruffled necklines were breathtaking, the metal chokers were what really set the show apart. The dresses and pantsuits were soft and elegant, but paired with a thick gold metal choker turned the entire look into a modern, edgy ensemble. One of the best looks was an asymmetrically-sleeved, powder blue dress with a ruffled neckline and thick silver choker. The dress itself epitomized women’s ’60s fashion, while the choker, hair and makeup made it extremely contemporary.

-Danielle Sepanek

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October 3, 2012

The Limited & Savannah College of Art & Design Team Up For Fall

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Starting right now, pieces from The Limited’s jewelry collaboration with the Savannah College of Art and Design are available for purchase.  Using The Limited‘s holiday line for inspiration, the students came up with twenty original styles across the categories of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. The collection combines edgy styles with elegant pearl beads, geometric shapes, tassels, stones and statement pendants. These pieces are perfect for adding a little something special to your everyday outfit. Click through the slideshow above to view a sampling of the jewelry and head to the TheLimited.com to shop them all!

-Danielle Sepanek

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September 30, 2012

The Top Trends of Spring 2013

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This month I wrote a few articles from New York Fashion Week for SOREL’s Blog, with my final piece being the “Top Trends of Spring 2013:”

It’s truly amazing how runway show after runway show, season after season, distinct trends tend to simultaneously surface. It’s as if the designers all convened and decided what was going to be in for the upcoming year! Of course this doesn’t really happen, but it is interesting to observe the evolution of trends as well as the emergence of new looks that feel fresh and new for one’s wardrobe.

For spring 2013 there is quite a bit of rollover from last year’s favorites, as well as the welcome inception of new styles that will be quickly snapped up once they hit stores.  Here are the top five trends that come springtime, you will see everywhere – and hopefully will try yourself!

Neon Accents

It’s hard to completely get away from such a strong trend in 2012, so for the upcoming year, you will be able to enjoy the electricity and vibrancy of neon shades, with an update: as an accent, instead of solid, ubiquitous spread of the shades.

The look is best when used as an adornment or trim, and paired with neutrals or blush shades. Some of the best demonstrations  were found on dresses at Milly, running along the button line at Clover Canyon, and on the eyelids at Betsey Johnson!

Click here to read the rest of my 2013 trends article at the SOREL Blog!

-Julia DiNardo

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