Sunday, February 28, 2010

MILAN FASHION WEEK SO FAR......JUST OK....NOTHING EXTRAORDINARY...........



The Milan designers that have shown their collections so far for Fall 2010 have been alright, slighly uptight, really nothing to write home about.....a few cute pieces from Bottega Veneta, Alberta Feretti, and Antonio Marras.....The best collection I've seen so far has been from D&G...vintage apres ski inspired intarsia and fairisle knitted pieces that include onsies, shorts, cardigans, dresses and bustier tops...these are mixed back with sheer skirts and dresses in florals, dots and lace.....fur boots, chunky knit scarves and skinny leather belts tie it all together.......it's young, fun and makes me want to go snowboarding and sip hot coco laced with peppermint schnapps by the fire at my chalet in the Alps!.......

Friday, February 26, 2010

SHIPWRECKED & SAILOR CHIC BY CURRENT/ELLIOTT.....



Current/Elliott's Spring'10 collection is soooo cute!! I love the sailor inspired denim pieces mixed with vintage stripes, dots, checks and easy feminine shirts......Everything is washed, worn & lived in.....they always put together super cute outfits and show their collection with photos that inspire..........

Thursday, February 25, 2010

SPRING BAGS FROM JEROME DREYFUSS....OF COURSE WE LOVE THEM.....



He's only married to one of my favorite designers..... Isabel Marant.....His bags are made of soft slouchy leather, have tons of hidden details and are classic enough to carry for many seasons.......such a great investment! Right now you can buy them on La Garconne...but coming soon to Soho...his store will open next to Isabel's on the corner of Broome & Greene......In the meantime, check out his website...Jerome Dreyfuss........and the funny names he has for his bags.....Billy, Bob, Larry, Max, etc...

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

FORGOT ONE.....BURBERRY PRORSUM.....HE USED TO SHOW IN MILAN...I DIDN'T GET THE MEMO.....


I thought Christopher Bailey showed Burberry Prorsum during Milan fashion week....not London...don't when that changed......oops!..... I thought his collection was made up of beautifully tailored military jackets, sherpa lined aviator inspired outerwear, reed thin pants & body con dresses made up of lace and satin....All I want to wear right now is vintage military in olive or navy....and a fuzzy sheepskin coat!............

Sunday, February 21, 2010

LONDON PULLED IT OUT IN THE END WITH A FEW STUNNERS.....




I thought it was going to be a wash...but London ended on a high note..........Julien MacDonald came through with some amazing dresses mixed with lace & chiffon that were offset with skinny military pants, shearling jackets and chunky sweater knits.........Matthew Williamson also showed an amazing collection of metallic draped dresses and a few stunning tops with 3-D details.......Margaret Howell.....always classic and wearable....with shirt dresses worn under staple sweaters, military inspired coats in coated cotton, double breasted shearling outerwear, and a classic camel toggle........I love how everything is belted at the waist & the splash of red! Brilliant x........

LONDON FASHION WEEK, FALL 2010...SO FAR...NOT SO MUCH.....



The Fall 2010 shows from London have been very disappointing as of yet.....or maybe just not my style....too 80's, too frumpy or too wacky....at least there were a few worth mentioning.....Topshop Unique came through with a show that looked a bit like....Little Red Riding Hood goes military.....shades of olive off set with shearling, handknit cable socks and leggings and a few feminine ruffled dresses in the mix.....John Rocha is the other show worth mentioning.....fantastic layers of brocade, lace, felted wool and leather pieced together to create one of a kind garments that sat along vintage pink chiffon ruffle dresses with raw edge fur coats...beautiful.........

Friday, February 19, 2010

NYC FASHION WEEK COMES TO A CLOSE.........& ENDS WITH A GEM!



NYC Fashion week for Fall 2010 has come to an end, many loves & a few disappointments.....but overall there was lots to get inspired by....I end with another one of my favorites from Marchesa.....the most amazing architectural & whimsical dresses!....they remind me of one of my other favorite designers.....Bao Tranchi....whose imagination is endless & always designs one of a kind wonders...xx........next up....London Fashion Week.....

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

MORE FALL 2010 NYC RUNWAY WINNERS........



Two more of my favorites so far have to be Jill Stuart....statement coats layered with chunky winterwear paired with mini skirts and dresses......& fabulous draped tops and dresses from Tony Cohen....must get one!

Monday, February 15, 2010

FALL 2010 NYC RUNWAY FAVORITES SO FAR.......






It's not even Spring yet, but the Fall 2010 shows have just kicked off in NYC...Here are my favorite shows so far.......Rag and Bone (of course!)..amazing layers of texture, pattern & military inspired outerwear.....Rebecca Taylor..beautiful feminine sweaters with tiers of ruffles, rosettes and open textures.......Cynthia Steffe......Love the mix of military and feminine paired with school girl over the knee socks......Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti.......Vintage inspired amazingness..not much to say....but absolutely beautiful!......and last, but not least......Thakoon.......love the easy layers of texture and drape....looks so cozy, comfy, feminine and edgy.......more to come.....the week's not over........

Sunday, February 14, 2010

TAKE A STEP BACK IN TIME AT THE CRYSTAL COVE BEACH COTTAGES.....








There is an amazing historic seaside beach colony located between Newport and Laguna in Orange County, California called Crystal Cove State Park that has about 21 newly restored beach cottages from the 1930's to the 1950's. All the cottages sit on the beach or up on a bluff overlooking the the ocean, and because they are part of the state park, they are very reasonably priced (& unfortunately somewhat hard to book)....They also have an amazing restaurant that sits right on the beach called The Beachcomber which has great views, perfect for breakfast or sunset cocktails.....
This place is quiet, secluded and has lots of tropical plants and wild life to look at from your balcony....
If you can possibly snag one, grab a group of friends and stay at one of the large dorm-style cottages or maybe you need one just for two......

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!..........


Hope you get to spend it with the one's you love.
Unfortunately, I'm out of town on business and have joined the lonely hearts club today....
much love to my husband....miss you! xx

Monday, February 8, 2010

SO COMFY & SUPER CUTE!.......


I'm loving these easy knit and denim slouchy bottoms.....They look amazing for Spring scrunched or rolled up with heels or flats.....get yourself a pair & feel like your living in your pj's all day long......items in order from left to right....Rag and Bone, Roam Clothing, Burberry, Current Elliott.......

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

PRETTY IN ANTIQUE PEACH!!.............


Pretty jersey tops and lace and chiffon dresses look amazing for Spring in Antique Peach!! I also love this color paired with khaki, putty and soft nude......bring on anything vintage inspired......Lace ruffle dress by Wink.... and tiered chiffon dress by Jenny Packham......