Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 582

September 15, 2011

NYFW Trends: Ladylike Elegance for Spring 2012

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[All images via ELLE.com]

ADAM

Our lady for spring at ADAM may look stunning, but she has a naughty side that she lets peer out via ultra sheer layers.

CHADO Ralph Rucci

There’s something quite different at Ralph Rucci this season, that feels less restrictive and wonderfully superfluous when it comes to applique, shine, and detailing.

Herve Leger by Max Azria

Gorgeous braiding with chunky cut outs is the new bodycon; some tribal influences are noticeably present, along with a slightly aggressive, smoldering sex appeal which will make the red carpet melt beneath the feet of young starlets who don Leger come spring.

Norma Kamali

It seems like an impossible feat, but with her latest collection, Kamali accomplishes a journey through the ’20s into the ’90s via fringe, bell bottoms, polka dots, maillots, and more!

–Julia DiNardo

September 14, 2011

Badgley Mischka Spring 2012 Runway Review

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[Images via Elle.com]

Badgley Mishcka for spring 2012 showed bright hues, such as yellow, citron, green, pink, and burnt orange, in jacquard, brocade, chiffon, and organza.  A stunning turquoise brocade cocktail dress with intricate purple detailing came down the runway followed by a fuchsia number with beautiful structure and tailoring, including a peplum, which adds layers in the front for a fun, feminine look. Bright colors and silver belts make this classic look have an edgy feel, as well as, a turquoise leather jacket over a bright turquoise swimsuit adds a little rock n’ roll into the collection. Mark Badgley and James Mischka truly have an eye when designing their collections, as cinched waists, sweetheart necklines, and layered ruffles are flattering on every woman.

– Ambika Makin

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September 14, 2011

Fashion Pulse Does Fashion Week – For the 16th Time!

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Yes, the title is true, and I’m not exaggerating! To date, I have covered 16 seasons of fashion week in the past eight years, and one thing rings true for getting through it: plenty of sleep and great supporting items! Sleep is actually a much harder thing to achieve than having all of my fashion emergency needs, which include band-aids, medical tape, icy hot patches, hand sanitizer, gum, backup batteries, several lipsticks, and more! Check out my video where I show all of the Fashion Week contents of my bag here!

Anyhoo, here’s my bag (plopped on the coffee table in the American Express Lounge at Lincoln Center) -this season, the lovely HandbagHeaven again was my au gratis bag sponsor, and I chose the vibrant  Quinn Geometric Tote $50.95. Since I recently got an iPad for my birthday (thanks Dad!) I toted that around in a Caseable iPad Book Jacket, courtesy of the brand,  created just for me (see FashionPulseDaily is inscribed on the side)!

Here are some of my looks that I wore backstage and to the shows!

Day 1: Will it rain?

Sweater: Forever 21

Bag: HandbagHeaven (courtesy of the brand)

Red Jeans: Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (courtesy of the brand)

Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs Mouse Jelly Flats

Jewelry: Sorrelli and MiMi by Sorrelli (courtesy of the brand)

[Thank you Sarah Sudar of Clutch for the photo!]

Day 3: Beige Expectations (sorry, I was too tired to photograph Day 2!)
Dress: Rodarte for Target

Bag: Handbag Heaven (courtesy of the brand)

Sunglasses: SW Cat Eye style #3660, (available in five colors) $14.95, (courtesy of Sunglasswarehouse.com)

Shoes: Bass Derby Oxfords

Jewelry: MiMi by Sorrelli (courtesy of the brand)

Day 4: Think on the White Side

Top: French Connection (courtesy of Loehmann’s)

White Jeans: Kenneth Cole (courtesy of the brand)

Shoes: Naya (courtesy of Fashion Pulse Mom)

Jewelry:

earrings (courtesy of Loehmann’s)

necklace: Lia Sophia (courtesy of the brand)

rings: MiMi by Sorrelli (courtesy of the brand)

bracelet: vintage

Day 5: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!

Dress: Vivienne by Vivienne Tam (Courtesy of Loehmann’s)

Jewelry: MiMi by Sorrelli (courtesy of the brand)

Bag: Kenneth Cole (courtesy of the brand)

Shoes: Shoedazzle (courtesy of the brand)

September 13, 2011

Katya Leonovich Spring 2012 Collection

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Katya Leonovich’s Spring 2012 collection followed her signature theme of “Beautiful Garbage,” and with this collection she continued to reach new levels of freshness and originality. Inspired by America and in particular American football, Leonovich used a combination of denim, leather, chiffos, feathers and fringe to create an unusual energy of well-planned chaos. Both her denim and chiffon pieces demonstrated a technique of deconstruction and reconstruction, the denim through patching and piecing together, and the chiffon through abundant drapes and folds.

Taking such risks can result in disarray and a confusing silhouette, but each one of her pieces managed to come together seamlessly and compliment the male or female form. Leonovich used a color palette of mostly mustard yellows, cornflower blues, and violets, in addition to dark and acid wash denims. The addition of brushstrokes, slits, slashes and holes in the fabrics added to the chaotic but somehow appealing effect, as did the models’ feathered, mohawked, and gelled hairstyles. The men wore sneakers and the women wore either buckled or studded sandals, emphasizing the influence of American sports in the collection’s inspiration. Katya Leonovich’s Spring 2012 collection is the perfect fusion of clothing, art, energy and originality.

–Samantha Kufuld

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