Fashion Pulse Daily

February 13, 2014

Fall 2014 Trend: Cranberry

Forgot that punchy, orangey-red hue that’s been so popular the past few seasons, as everything for fall 2014 is coming up…cranberry! Call it Bordeaux, Merlot, maroon, deep red, but whatever you name it, just know it’s a very important color for the upcoming fall/winter 2014 season! You can of course start to incorporate the color into your wardrobe now, taking the lead from how these designers pair and texturize the hue! Here’s a few of my favorite examples below:

[All Images via ELLE.com]

Nicholas K showed the shade on a shrunken shawl collar sweater, inspired by menswear yet given soe feminine updates by the ultra soft and black tone fur trim.

Tadashi Shoji Fall 2014

Tashashi Shoji naturally takes a sophisticated approach, softening it up with tiers of sheer lace, appropriate for fall in a long sleeve form and sheer hosiery.

cynthia rowley fall 2014

Cynthia Rowley goes cranberry on cranberry on cranberry, also using a touch of fur but harmonizing the look with some retro pastels and funky socks to add a bit of individuality to the look.

Pamella Roland worked the shade into opulent eveningwear by utlizing a subtly geometric pattern paired with an ultra plush fur collar, a bright lip, and glistening high boots.

Nicole Miller went a bit more high voltage in the shade AND the garment, horizontally quilting the sleeves of the moto jacket for added dimension and matching it with the reddish tone that appeared in the dress.

J.Crew also took a slightly different approach to the shade, styling it to monochromatic perfection, but also muting the shade a notch or two, making it appear as more of a dusty rose.

Backstage at Reed Krakoff, Michelle Saunders for essie went for a vampy look on the toes, with two coats of “carry on” with a polished top coat of “good to go” to accentuate the killer footwear in the collection.

February 12, 2014

NYFW Fall 2014: Cynthia Rowley

by fashion pulse contributor

[Images courtesy of Cynthia Rowley]

To be blunt about it, Cynthia Rowley’s not afraid to get weird. And, when you’re in the presence of her clothing—a complete collection at that—you can’t help but sense the overwhelming energy of such eccentricity. You start to feed off of it. You step into the designer’s realm and, suddenly, her offbeat looks start to make a whole lot of sense. Yes, I could totally rock those mustard culottes with a cropped, satin turtleneck, you start to think to yourself.

For fall 2014, Rowley is taking us to that happy place once again. Thigh-high leather slouch boots and bright pumps act as the foundation for a wide range of wares. But, if I had to describe the line collectively, I might say something like, “Ultra-mod chick boards a spaceship, and brings along her Lite Brite.”

Yes, these designs are every bit as fun as you might imagine. Neoprene, one of Rowley’s go-to fabrics, is fashioned into tunics and flare-leg jumpsuits, and then enhanced with contrasting stripes. Drop-waist dresses get a flirty touch with rows of button embellishments and flouncy hemlines. And, a rainbow motif is echoed throughout the entire range.

Aside from the vibrant color palette, there’s a rainbow graphic that can be found on a number of silk separates. Plus, chunky, two-tone belt bracelets complement bunches of teardrop-shaped leaves that are scattered about on skirts, tanks, and the side panels of pockets. Oh, and there are short, fur-trimmed scarves that add a finishing touch to the ensembles. However, there are plenty of pieces (like a psychedelic mini festooned with a mishmash of metal objects) that really don’t need a single accoutrement.

February 12, 2014

NYFW Fall 2014: Lyn Devon

by fashion pulse contributor

[Images via WWD]

If there ever was a collection so wearable, you wanted to drop everything and order five looks (at the very least), it would be courtesy of Lyn Devon. While the designer has always catered to a girl that’s after functional wares so luxe, they’re sure to be timeless, this season’s all that and more. In short, it’s exciting—quite lively, even, with a brand new color palette that includes bold shades like bright tomato and fuchsia.

Picture Margot Tenenbaum walking down Madison Avenue in the ‘60s, and you’ve landed upon Devon’s declared inspiration. However, I can’t help but mash Margot’s quirky look—that’s felt in pop graphic prints like cats, polka-dots, and daisies—with that of uptown girl Charlotte York’s, since all of the pieces are finished with well-tailored, structural elements that lend a classic touch.

While the line’s styling cues are certainly smart—from a cashmere sweater that’s tied and draped around the neck like a scarf to a cropped, live-in wool sweater and jacquard trouser combo—the entire range is versatile. In fact, it’s likely you’ll want to mix-and-match just about everything. And, with the way the cashmere jumpers, structured suits, and camelhair turtlenecks come together seamlessly, it’s definitely possible.

As I left Devon’s presentation, I couldn’t get one charcoal off-the-shoulder jumpsuit out of my mind. And then there was that gorgeous suede material in a deep eggplant that came by way of a T-shirt, a dress, and a crewneck coat. Needless to say, as soon as I got home, I threw on my scarlet-red vintage tunic and a pair of tights. Because that’s what catching a glimpse of a really great collection will do to you—it’ll inspire and call to action. You’ll be dreaming about the looks until the moment they can become your own.

February 12, 2014

What FPD Wore: Fall 2014 Fashion Week, Day 5

by Julia DiNardo

We’re in the home stretch now, and after five shows today, I’m dreaming of all of the new looks I just saw, and of course, some warmer weather too! This is the coldest February fashion week that I can remember experiencing…and I’ve been at this since 2003! I’m really fascinated with the pumped up volume found in largely tops and coats that I’ve been seeing this week, which look just so comfy and cozy; perfectly apt for this cold spell!

I can’t wait to experiment with the new shape myself, but in the meanwhile, my outfit of Day 5 is featured! Here’s how I wore this dress last season;some tweaks, but also, some things always resonate — I guess you can call it my style sensibility — with keeping the other apparel colors to a minimalist black, while complimenting the neon with some great pieces of accent jewelry. I can’t forget to mention that my hair was styled by Tyler at the TRESemmè lounge; he did an incredible job creating volume and movement in my hair; luckily, I already own a few of the products used and recommended, such as 24 Hour Body Mousse and Platinum Strength Heat Protection Spray; now I just need to excel at using a curling iron!

In this Look:

Blue Pearl by Allen Schwartz Studded Motorcycle Jacket (courtesy of the brand)

(courtesy of the brand)

Nocturne Aden Necklace (courtesy of the brand)

Sorrelli Spike Out Clip-On Earrings and Tiered Ring (see similar ring here, courtesy of the brand)

Rebecca Minkoff Studded Bracelets (courtesy of the brand)

Plush Fleece-Lined Tights via Shopbop (courtesy of Shopbop)

Boohoo Ciera Black Metallic Detail Chunky Heel Boots (courtesy of the brand)

Custom-Made Brass Rings from Grammercy Eight on Etsy.com

Prada Eyeglasses