January 9, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
[All images via Bottega Veneta]
Bottega Veneta’s Pre-Fall collection can be considered the perfect transitional wardrobe; with light fabrics and double-faced wool and cashmere, the clothes evolve seamlessly from summer to fall. Pale pinks and lighthearted prints reflect summer while greys, blacks, and leather signify autumn. Structured dresses and pant suits with over-sized wool coats give a contemporary, professional look while the signature woven bags, belts and large cuff bracelets complete the aesthetic.
-Danielle Sepanek
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September 25, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
[All Images via ELLE.com]
Gucci
As Gucci celebrates its 90th birthday, the SS12 collection ushers in a welll-maintained, clean silhouette with a primarily black palette. Androgynous lines yielded boxy jackets and high-waisted pants, yet a bright turoise-green hue kept it more feminine. In addition, there was an incredible throwback to the flapper-era with flirty retro dresses. While not as luxe as the Fall 2011 collection, Frida Giannini ensured her design prowess in the architectural shapes and her expertise with leather and embroidery that any woman can appreciate and dutifully wear.
Versace
Picture mermaid meets rock star meets Greek goddess and you’ve got Versace for Spring 2012. Underwater motifs with seashells, seahorses and starfish were shown in light shades of mint green, lavender, and dove grey. Gold studs covered bodices and skirts or embellished belts to accentuate the waist. There is nothing more crisp than a white suit, and nothing more “Donatella” than a green mini dress or Lucite platforms. Clean, sexy, and sophisticated, Versace knows how to dress a red carpet siren. With Versace for H&M set to hit stores in November, we can all get a portion of that glowing star quality soon!
Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta’s spring collection was as opulent as it was bright (deep violet, blood red, chocolate, and emerald); not to mention the array of incredible handbags, in ostrich, lizard and crocodile. Drawing on both the references of technology and handicrafts, Tomas Maier matched urban crewnecks with pleated skirts and leather jackets with long, fringed scarves. The collection ended on a high note with a rainbow of dresses and gowns folded intricately with mesh and chiffon encouraging second and third glances.
-Alana Quagliariello
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October 4, 2010
by Julia DiNardo
Is anything cooler than a classic pair of Ray Ban Wayfarers? Not really. They remind me of everything from James Dean rebel attitude to the Ramones, Joan Jett, and generally kick ass style with a bit of edge. Never owning the real deal, I took shadesdaddy up on their offer to try a complimentary pair of sunglasses from the site. While perusing, I discovered that the site offers a lot of brands that I like, such as Versace, Ralph Lauren, Chloe, Kate Spade, and Marc Jacobs sunwear at discounted prices of 30%-50% off . They hold a 100% authentic guarantee on their products, and I noticed, particularly with Ray-Ban, that they have the newest stock keeping items available. I went with the Ray Ban Wayfarer Limited Edition Rare Print Sunglasses,that posses a white streak across the top and vibrant hazy floral pattern on the inside.
After ordering my selection, the shades arrived so quickly I had to do a double take on the address label, and the packaging was gorgeous perfection. Another thing I like about shadesdaddy is that they actually did their homework and add some history and interesting info about the brands offered; for example the Bottega Veneta page it talks about the brand’s history of craftmanship and what you can expect from its shades – bravo! Check out the site’s specials and additional discounts at its blog or on the Facebook page.
In this outfit:
- Ray-Ban Wayfarers, compliments of shadesdaddy
- V-neck aa1973 tee, Alternative Apparel
- Black leather Bomber Jacket, Gap (10 years old)
- Gina Buckle Satchel, compliments of HandbagHeaven
- Sine Fine pants (from Italy)
- Jack Purcell for J.Crew sneakers (three years old)
May 6, 2009
by fashionpulse
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