While there's no shortage of beautiful people & lovely couple-type things around to feature, I thought it'd be fun to show a little NYFW love with some interesting hair shots. The picture above is so strikingly beautiful. {Seeing lots a grey with pops of brilliant color. Love the hot pink. More to come soon...}
...Of course, billows of wavy curls always work...
...But these crazy photos from Gaultier Couture are well, crazy. I love them though. Not that anyone would dare exit their home donning such a look, but they certainly do make for interesting conversation.
And you have to admit, the pictures are so pretty!
At any rate, enjoy this off beat Valentine's post. And Happy Love Day!!
A journey through space and time is what Tracy Reese offered up for Spring 2011, with a myriad of prints, crisp colors, and practical cuts that make one yearn for both a resort getaway to wear them to, but also the opportunity for a fabulous roof deck cocktail party that would be equally as appropriate. Accessorized with over sized round translucent sunglasses and floppy hats injected a vintage '70s flavor into the collection, however it still captured the perfect balance between retro and modern without going in too much of a costumey direction. Dresses in shades of burnt orange and a slightly muted cobalt blue most certainly stole the show, however Reese also offered up incredible pieces in slate, cream, beige, and taupe. A favorite from the collection was a cream-colored apron dress with pockets and slightly curved-in straps -- a look that will work with almost any figure and skin tone.
Just about everyone knows it's New York Fashion Week. (That's including my sister who, while cute, only "follows" fashion via Yours Truly.)
With a most fabulous Fashion's Night Out behind us, I thought I'd start the week off with a snippet of what we can aspire to come Spring 2011...
Couldn't help but notice all of the bows that were popping up on some of the runways. Prim and proper, this look can easily tie you up in seductive style when paired with shorts, classic menswear-inspired pieces, or a frilly top.
Jason Wu
Jason Wu
Lyn Devon
Peter Som
I really like each of these looks for different reasons, but love the Jason Wu looks. They're sort of a high-powered-sexy-executive-look, don't you think?
There will be more stylish reviews to come, of course. And for those of you who missed the much-anticipated Fashion's Night Out, don't even fret, we'll do a joint post very soon re-capping it all.
During NYFW, we’ve took in over forty shows, which gave us a pretty good gauge of what the emerging fall/winter 2010 tends will be. Below are four major tends that you will want to take note of and incorporate into your wardrobes.
Metallics
Metallics continue to shine on for 2010; from mirrored embroidery to all over metallic lame gowns, it’s hard not to notice the heavy emphasis on this trend. Most designers incorporated something metallic into their collection this season, and without it, it could have easily been a sea of neutral tones. We love the evening looks of Naeem Khan and J.Mendel (below, bottom) as they worked gleaming metallics onto their runways, but also recommend a more casual approach to the gilt look by adding a sequined blouse lurex sparkly tights into your look.
Naeem Khan
J. Mendel
Fur & Feathers
Despite the state of the economy, most designers welcomed fur this season in a variety of cuts, skins, and uses. Ostrich was a popular pick, appearing on evening gowns left and right, or used as trim; even peacock feathers took their turn down the runway at Douglas Hannant. It seemed that the longer, shaggier varieties of fur proved to be popular and was even used as massive arm warmers. The fur mainly appearing in more natural hues, with the exception of Custo Barcelona who created dynamic color combinations on his faux fur creations.
Custo Barcelona
Betsey Johnson
One-Shoulder Details
Asymetry is back in a big way, with the shoulder taking center stage this season. Although this look was popular in the early 2000s, it has now become more severe, draped, and bold. Many tops and dresses that found their way down the runway literally had a cold shoulder (largely the left one), with our favorites including those from Yigal Azrouel, Catherine Malandrino, and Milly.
Yigal Azrouel
Catherine Malandrino
Milly
Purple
The color purple was quite prominent this season – found as a splash or all over color used by many designers this season. Although we saw it in a variety of hues, the most popular was ‘Purple Orchid’, seen on the Rachel Roy runway and can best be described as vibrant shade of the color. Relish the rebirth of purple as the ‘it’ color and mix it into your wardrobe first as an accessory or shoe, then further develop it with tights, dresses, and finally all-over
To bring you a real taste of NYFW we wanted to find an amazing fashion insider so we asked none other than fashion writer and fashionpulse.com creator, Julia DiNardi, to help us out - and low and behold she agreed ! Julia has taken over Pretty Coveted this week and will be providing a look at the fall trends and a behind the scenes peek at all the action.
A bit about Julia… With a keen eye for the latest trends, newest designers, hottest products, industry buzz, and more, fashion industry veteran Julia DiNardo follows the beat of fashion while simultaneously uncovering affordable, stylish options. DiNardo, a Pittsburgh native and New York City resident, has covered New York and LA Fashion Weeks for the past seven years while penning articles for a myriad of publications, including Clear, Primo, Redbook, and GQ Magazines, AM New York, The New York Sun, BagSnob.com, CoutureSnob.com, Sheckys.com, BussBuss.com, StyleList.com, and her own site, FashionPulseDaily.com.
Julia was able to capture a few shots from behind the scenes at Rachel Roy, one of our favorite designers. Roy's fall collection was inspired by nomadic adventures of North Africa and their colorful spice markets, mosaic tapestry florals and Moraccan military details.
NYFW is, as expected, delivering on the stylish dreams of true lovers of all-things-fashion, everywhere. It's been quite difficult to edit; however, here's a partial list of what's been making my heart go pitter-patter...
...feathered effects...
Vera Wang
Chado Ralph Rucci
Catherine Malandrino
...cozy neutral-colored frocks...
Tracy Reese
Nanette Lepore
...pretty little black, sparkly, textured skirts and dresses...
Vera Wang
Tracy Reese
Diane Von Furstenberg
...and, cool new ways to "wear the pants"...
Tracy Reese
Tracy Reese
It's enough to make me almost wish the cold weather would return again next season to South Florida. *Note: "almost" as the operative word here. I figure I can always wear any of these looks with our version of winter (you know, a frigid 50 degrees). I know, I get it - 'so wimpy', but hey, I do live in sunny South Florida! I'm a true warm-weathered girl - what do you expect?
Tell me what looks you're loving so far & can't wait to get your fashionable fingers on...
Rachel describe's her design inspiration
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