Thursday, March 11, 2010

JOIN THE ARMY....OR JUST GO GET SOME SURPLUS.......IT'S LESS OF A COMMITMENT.......






Whether it's flight jackets or fatigues.....olive green or khaki.....Anything military inspired is where it's at this year.....I love it mixed with feminine elements...draped dresses with canvas webbing belts, ruffled tops worn under military shirt jackets & easy jersey tops with cargo bottoms.......I really couldn't tell you exactly where all of this editorial came from, since it's everywhere....I'm sure you will have no problems finding it in Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire & Bazaar........

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A FEW MORE FRILLS & 70'S THRILLS FROM PARIS.......DIOR, PAUL & JOE & WUNDERKIND.....




The Fall 2010 fashion shows have wound down....only a few left to report on today.......the first being from Christian Dior.....fantastical ruffled chiffon dresses worn under Equestrian inspired coats, autumnal colored leather pants and thigh high boots....I especially love the hair...looks like mine does when I get up in the morning...good thing it's in fashion.....The next one is from Paul and Joe.......I love their 70's inpired sweaters, dresses & prints.....they layer up well & keep you fashionably warm all winter long........Lastly is Wunderkind......I'm not entirely sure where he got his inspiration from looks somewhat Spanish or South American...but I like it....Great layers of pattern, texture & color...Love the bright pops of orange & red throughout the collection.....beautiful scarf prints & shearling jackets.....which looks to be the must have item to own for Fall.......now we will have to wait until September for the next runway shows...coming up...Spring 2011!......

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

PARIS......VANESSA, VALENTINO, KENZO, SONIA AND ANN......






There was a lot of inspiration coming out of the Paris runway shows.......these are my favorites so far.....Vanessa Bruno!! LOVE!!! as usual.....totally wearable, she is a master of layering color, fabric and texture within each outfit.....thigh high socks over silky shorts, chunky hand knit scarves, belted waists & super cute lace up boots with fur trim!............Valentino....super lux! I'm obsessed with architectural ruffles especially in unexpected fabrics...leather and twill...and then of course the over the top fanciness.....ruffled dresses in layers of chiffon & lace that floated down the runway.....next up Kenzo....even though I'm not the biggest fan of 70's dressing....I do love the beautiful florals against the menswear inspired coats......worn with sherpa lined ankle boots & a fur scarf.......ya never know.....Sonia Rykeil was another favorite....the show was a little silly and a bit costumey, but I loved the military inspired jackets and slouchy skinny pants........cute tops and dresses that were influenced by the 20's....I even liked the white tights....young & fun!....last but, not least....and totally on a different page....was Ann Demeulemeester's dark and elegantly tailored collection...coats that draped at the neck, even in fur......jackets lined with iridescent coq feathers that framed the face, bright flashes of red, braided leather neck pieces & skin tight bottoms......if you new me from the 80/90's you'd know that I do love the goth look........club L.A.! ha!.......

Friday, March 5, 2010

RAW EDGES AND POWDERY TEXTURES GET LAYERED THIS SPRING.......





A little eye candy for your Monday morning...........I love these images from Dazed and Confused Volume #82......Beautiful organic textures in a range of raw neutrals accented with raspberry pink...........



Thursday, March 4, 2010

IT'S GONNA BE A VANESSA BRUNO SPRING............


I'm looking forward to easy Spring dressing.........simple dresses in small ditsy prints, slouchy trousers and effortless tops all paired back with a slouchy suede hobo and boots...........for Summer.....who needs clothes....I'm planning on spending it at the beach! Check out Vanessa Bruno's newly updated website for Spring inspiration.........