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September 17, 2011

Add Color for Spring 2012 w/ Callula Lillibelle

[Images Via WWD.com]

Inspired by a feminine and glamorous Sophia Loren, the designer for Callula Lillibelle, William Calvert, took the Spring 2012 collection into a modern day era. Delicate pieces are mixed with strong, distinct prints and fabulous statement pieces. Black and gold jacquard shorts are topped with a daring tulle blouse, while another model wore yellow metallic jacquard shorts with a leopard print jacket in black and white. Bright colors rules the presentation in fuchsia, aqua, neon pink, ivory, and a red polka dot chemise dress. Callula Lillibelle’s accessories were bold in color and shapes, as yellow pumps and large belts met tapered trousers and long silhouette dresses. This collection has inspired me to bring some color into my typical (and very New York City) black and gray closet!

– Ambika Makin

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September 17, 2011

Take A Dip in the Ocean w/ Nautica Mens Spring 2012 Lineup

by Julia DiNardo

[Images via WWD.com]

New York Fashion Week took a West Coast sun vibe on The Empire Hotel Rooftop as Nautica debuted its Men’s Spring 2012 Collection. Inspired by a California Road Trip, Nautica did just that by featuring cargo and board shorts for the beach, as well as light layers in nylon for the evening breeze. Wool blazers and cotton trench coats paired with v-neck sweaters were a great addition to the collection, as the warm neutrals complemented the bright summer colors, such as watermelon and shades of blue in a completely perfect way! American prep truly takes on a cool and casual Cali look with Nautica come the spring weather of 2012.

– Ambika Makin

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September 17, 2011

My Missoni for Target Story

by Julia DiNardo

If you heard about the Missoni for Target line and are a fan of the third generation Italian knitwear brand Missoni, then you must have either tried to get the items yourself, or heard about how quickly the collection sold out online, or how the site crashed. Here’s my personal play by play of how my purchases transpired, which involved the deployment of two additional people, two stores, a mobile phone, and constantly hitting the “refresh” button!

Timeline:

A few months ago: I went to the preview of the Missoni for Target collection; I was soo impressed with all of the items, from the clothing and shoes to the home decor that I knew I had to start saving my money for launch; I set September 13th in my Blackberry.

Fast forward to September 12th: I take a look at the lookbook, planning with stuff I really want. I also make a plan with my Mom for the next day, so that she knows which Targets might be the most strategic (i.e. have the most stuff) in the Pittsburgh area. A few friends and I decide we will stay up until midnight tonight, to be the first to buy the collection!

September 13th- 1203am: It’s fashion week, and I am a bit crazed, but am writing and up anyways. I go to the website, and the collection isn’t up yet- rats!

September 13th- 1230am: Okay, the items still aren’t available for purchase; scratch that! I have an 8am call time for Tory Burch backstage, so I guess I will just get up SUPER early and buy the items!

September 13th- 7am: Success! I literally have everything that I want in my cart, minus the black suede pumps (will get Mom to get them in Pittsburgh for me)! hahaha! I am giddy with joy! I pick a few items in different sizes, as I’m not sure how they will run.

September 13th- 710am: Wait-what?!?! Just as Target.com is confirming my order the site crashes! Did my order go through? I paid with paypal, and I got a notice that they received the request, but no email confirmation from Target.
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September 17, 2011

Sally LaPointe for Spring 2012

by Julia DiNardo

[Images Via NYMag.com]

The Renwick Ruins, an abandoned smallpox hospital, on Roosevelt Island in NYC was the inspiration and feel of Sally LaPointe’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection. The culmination of geo shapes, soft fabrics with a mixture of structure, dark colors with lighter beige, yellow, and a cantaloupe green, and powerful makeup balances the intensity of the collection with slightly androgynous, yet still feminine details. Once again, Sally LaPointe has Lady Gaga-fied the runway, as the performer herself is a huge fan of the designer and often sports pieces from the most recent collections!