Know Your A,B,Cs

...And colors, and shapes, too...

Kinda lovin' these looks from D&G Fall 2011.

They always seem to have such fun themed shows. This one, as expected, didn't disappoint in that area. With the letters of the alphabet splashed all over, not only the clothes, but the runway itself, it turned out to be quite "child's play"...

...And I'm having a ball!

*{Also loooovin' the platform Converse. When I do wear "sneakers", Converse are usually my choice du jour.}

L.P.S.,

Carla

*(Images via style)

Backstage Q&A with Model Aminata Niaria

{St. John}

New York Fashion Week Fall 2011

I kept spotting Aminata backstage (and on the runway) throughout this fashion week at St. John, Lela Rose, Badgely Mischka, and more, and by her welcoming smile and cheery personality, I thought she would be great to for an exclusive interview at PrettyCoveted. Little did I know, since she was so modest, that she is already big time! Style.com just wrote an article, listing her as number one in their "Dream Girls: the models who made it big this season" feature.

Here's the backstage interview with the perennially sweet Aminata Niaria, backstage at the Lela Rose show.

Where are you from?

Senegal originally, but I'm French. I've lived in New York City for two-and-a-half years now.

How old are you?

20

How many shows have you done so far this season?

I just did two in Miami, and flew in yesterday, had a fitting, and I'm on the runway today! I will have more, but still am not sure of my schedule yet! My agency (IMG) has been very good to me, pulling me to do better shows from others.

What is your favorite thing about being a model?

My favorite thing is that I am the first one to wear the clothes, the first one to see them before they come available months later. I also love that we (models) are like actresses, taking on the personality of the clothes.

When you were a little girl, what did you want to grow up to be?

A lawyer.

What do you love most about fashion?

I love everything about fashion!

Who are your favorite designers?

I love Rodarte, Givenchy, Lanvin, Ralph Lauren -- I just really love clothes.

{Carolina Herrera Fall '11}

{Lela Rose Fall '11}

{Vena Cava Fall '11}

-Julia DiNardo, Fashion Pulse Daily

*(Images via style & Julia 0f Fashion Pulse Daily)

Rachel Roy Fall 2011

The early morning backstage scene was certainly a bit of a frenzied one, with Bobbi Brown herself putting the finishing touches on makeup while being interviewed for The Today Show, Ted Gibson checking hair, and the models rapidly lining up for the collection's photos prior to the presentation. For Fall 2011 Rachel Roy once again continued with her capsule collection of trench coats, this time done in denim instead of khaki fabric, and so meticulously draped, cut, and worked, that one had to do a double-take to realize that the material at hand really was the traditional workman's fabric of denim. Found in eight different styles, some of the descriptions for the fabrication used fanciful words such as "Japenese denim," "laquered denim" and "raw cut pleated denim."

Rachel talked about the hustle and bustle of life, and how as she has become increasingly busy, how effortless chic, i.e. trench coats and this collection, just felt right, for the woman on the go. Intarsia knits, ruffled cardigans, charmeuse dresses, and peplum jackets are certainly strong pieces to live on their own, and work other basics, existing in the wardrobe already, into the look. Kudos to Rachel Roy, for understanding her customer, and instead of catering to the season's trends, listening to what she really needs.

{Backstage via Fashion Pulse Daily}

-Julia DiNardo, Fashion Pulse Daily

*(Images via style & Fashion Pulse Daily}

Fall 2011 Wrap-Up...

I love this time of year when the shows debut their pics for the next season. With spring on the horizon, everyone's looking forward to something fresh & new. A futuristic look ahead to fall is no exception. {After all, it'll be here before you know it.}

As far as Fall 2011 goes, here's what I'm seeing that's popping up so far as major trends:

Shades of Grey

Fur Trim & Collars

Blush Tones

Electric Blue

Plaid & Printed Pants

So there it is. What do you think? Which trend are you really diggin' so far?...

L.P.S.,

Carla

*(Images via elle & style - styled by Moi!)

Take a Peek...

Backstage that is.

Isn't it fun to see all the hoopla that happens backstage at a fashion show? With Fall '11 NYFW taking over, I can't help but to search for the pics that come out of all of those 'behind-the-scenes' places. I love these pics I found.

Take a look with me:

...Standing around looking gorge...

...Fall's looking soooo pretty. Love these bright colors for face...

...O.M.G. LOVE!!! How pretty?!...

...Looking forward to this beautiful something...

...Again, O.M.G. Love these pieces. The green & gold in these necklaces & cuffs are amazing!...

...How fun?!!! Love these quirky but beautiful necklaces...

See, 'peeping' isn't so bad after all. Just make sure you're upfront about it.

L.P.S.,

Carla

*(Images via Full Frontal Fashion)

It's Here!!

New York Fashion Week, Fall 2011, of course!

So excited to see what all those creative geniuses come up with.

Up today: BCBG Max Azria, Richard Chai, Luca Luca, Mara Hoffman, and Christian Siriano to name a few.

I'll definitely check in with my report on all of the fantastical-ness.

Until then, have a gaze at these amazing Oscar de la Renta images.

The vision of loveliness below should, for sure, get you in the mood.

L.P.S.,

Carla

*(Images via here)