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February 23, 2012

London Fall/Winter Fashion Week 2012: Giles and Christopher Kane

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[All images via ELLE.com]

Giles

Giles Deacon’s romantic collection of boy meets girl evening wear is an anthology of opulent fashion. According to Style.com, a country house accidentally afire inspired Deacon’s creativity: “I just had this idea of someone rushing out of a beautiful house,” he said. “It’s burning down and what are you going to take?”

It’s nearly impossible to say which we would choose first in a collection of maxi dresses layered with strong collared necklines, organza ruffled skirts mirroring nightfall and majestic tailored jackets. Water stained prints reigned high and mighty against a dainty neutral palette of creams and golds. Burnt black and yellow stormed down the catwalk turning heads when mixed with feather embellishments. However, nothing raged more than the impish headpieces, constructed by renowned milliner Stephen Jones.

Christopher Kane

The show emerged with tons of black and pinstripes that gradually shifted into a gradient of color with deep blues, purples and reds. Mainly a collection of coquettish cocktail dresses, Kane’s look for Fall 2012 is unique in its structured, piping details.

Cut out dresses revealed a lot of skin, while chunky turtlenecks and  and collared overcoats kept things a little less provocative. An eclectic purple leopard print and raging fiery red snakeskin pattern heated things up plenty toward the end when paired with harsh black leather. The Kane woman is 1/4 girly and 3/4 rock n’ roll.

-Alana Quagliariello


February 13, 2012

Fashion on the Slopes

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The North Face‘s  Skinster Pants , $199, and Columbia’s McQueen Boots, $140

It’s been an extremely mild winter thus far, but we are holding out hope for some fun snow days, and wintery fashion, ahead. What’s more fun than hitting the slopes with friends and family?! We have the answer: hitting the slopes in style.

There are currently so many options for fashionable winter gear- whether you’re skiing, snowboarding, or falling down repeatedly, take a moment to be chic in the natural surroundings.

The North Face Pants, pictured above: They’re like skinny jeans for skiing, in a tough charcoal grey that are waterproof and breathable, while the Columbia McQueen Boots feature waterproof suede, lined with fleece, Omni-Heat insulation and thermal reflective technology. Look aprés ski ready in both of these items!

Hot Chilly’s Women’s Micro-Elite Chamois Midweight Stirrup Bottom, $55

Clever name, high functionality. These stirrup leggings are a win-win.

The North Face Women’s Greta Down Jacket, $299

This puffy coat screams snow bunny! And there’s nothing hotter than winter white.

Patagonia Women’s Capilene 3 Midweight Baselayer Crew in Magenta, $49

Try this basic crew neck for essential layering. It’s warm and durable in a gorgeous magenta hue.

Forever 21 Pom Pom Knit Gloves, $7.50

These gloves simply can’t be beat. Pom-poms and a pinky mauve knit hue make for cozy, very affordable, fashion.
The North Face Ear Gear, $20

Hat hair be gone! Headbands are such a hot accessory for winter sports, and this one will look sporty and sleek with EVERYTHING.

Ray Ban RB4163 Sunglasses, $140

Shades aren’t only for summer. Winter snow can be blinding too. Try a classic, yet subtly rounded cat eye shape for an extra glam factor.

Forever 21 Two Tone Purl Knit Scary, $8.99

Finish off your look with a cute, chunky scarf. You can wear it out later too!

Always get the most out of your ensemble, and use that chairlift as your runway!

-Alana Quagliariello

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February 12, 2012

Rebecca Taylor and Rebecca Minkoff Fall/Winter 2012

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[Images via Style.com]

Get dressed, layer up, and then do it all over again. That’s how Rebecca Taylor did it, and it was spot on chic. Pleated blouses were paired with onyx shearling hooded vests, herringbone coats covered leather bomber jackets, fringe sweaters fell over printed dresses…and it all looked flawless. The “wow-factor” came in via glitter, beads, velvet and leather pieced or charcoal nail head leggings. We will fantasize about those leggings until they’re in our closet, and then we’ll rock them, Rebecca Taylor style,with mini skirts and dresses on top. Beyond fashion, let’s just say we’ll all be imitating that undone beautiful fishtail braid the models rocked hard.

[Images via Style.com]

Rebecca Minkoff

I’m obsessed with Rebecca Minkoff’s inspiration—a girl with moxie—but the obsession doesn’t stop there. How about the way she knows just how to glorify the modern woman by empowering her independence? Represented through bold jewel tones and menswear inspired pieces, Minkoff paired courageous ancestral prints and brocade touches to create confident looks. The pants and trousers were utterly to die for, as were the jackets and coats. Blanket coats, lamb bombers, overcoats and tweeds will be topping everyone’s lists for Fall 2012.

-Alana Quagliariello

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December 3, 2011

Club Monaco Travels the California Coastline for Spring 2012

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Club Monaco Lizzy Leather and Chain Necklace, Olivia Frame Clutch, Callie Ring
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Cassie Top, Adela Skirt, Lizzy Leather and Chain Necklace, Martha Mixed Metal Bracelets, Leslie Leather Stud Bracelet, Bonnie Bracelet
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Paige Quilted Jacket, Sarah Tee, Vaughn Skirt Anita Capelet, Whitney Textured Cuff, Ginger Textured Cuff, Cara Satchel
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Sasha Top, Daria Skirt, Bonnie Bracelets, Tiffany Woven Tube Bracelet
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Starting up north with the chillier lifestyle and working its way down to the cloudless, sunlit beaches, Club Monaco used the “California Coast” as its main inspiration for Spring 2012.
The January collection highlights layering as the pieces you buy and wear now will transition seamlessly into spring. Northern California is displayed in the natural color palette of “warm rock grays, fresh spring taupes and wood browns.” The quilting certainly adds a sporty feel, executed in pale colors for vests and jackets. The feather weight mohair textured sweaters are simply stunning, ideal to be paired with a pencil skirt.

For February, find yourself lost in an industrial, yet nautical scene as you continue to head down the coastline. Breton striped skirts are rustic-feminine, while flared pants are paired with sleeveless moto jackets/.

Once March has arrived, you’ll land in SoCal amongst the boho-vintage crowd. Silk and gauzy cotton make the perfect peasant tunics and maxi skirts, but it’s the lace shirts and skirts that add true embellishment. Mixing hard with soft appears effortless with braided leather accessories and gold beaded jewelry.

-Alana Quagliariello

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