Category: TRENDS

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Neon: Brilliant Trend Or Human Tennis Ball?

 

By now it should be no surprise to you that I have an unusual, some may say unhealthy, obsession with neon. Blame it on Jil Sander, Christopher Kane, Lisa Frank…whatever, the fact of the matter is, I LOVE IT!

The whole thought-process got me thinking, what better way to celebrate some people’s strange tendencies than by dissecting the coveted trend in terms of looking like a human tennis ball: Is it a repeller or a propeller? Let’s test the dress three ways. Trust me what you’ll see below shouldn’t be done all at once. lol… One piece at a time ladies.. one piece at a time. 🙂

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TOKYO STREET FASHION TRENDS FOR FALL 2011

Tokyo is filled with fashion isnpiration! I travel there as much as I possible can to find all the latest looks and do some credit card damage by buying out all of the stores over there LOL. But seriously the fashion trends that I picked up on while watching this crowd were just obvious right away. The first trend – glasses with no lenses (They call them “Tsubasa Glasses”). They’ve been around for several years, of course, but the percentage of girls wearing them at this event was extremely high. The second trend that was everywhere were gray knee-high socks. You can see several variations of them in the pictures below. Not sure exactly where this very specific trend came from, but it’s hot hot hot and I love love love it 🙂

Pictures are better than any explanation, so go ahead and take a look below.

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SNEAK PEAK: JAPAN TRENDS FOR 2012

 

Although Japan is always ahead of the fashion race, they create a window for us to see what direction our trends will take in the following year. I have included a pic illustrating the trends that they will be having for Spring 2012. We can choose to use these trends and tweek them to fit our style for next years’ street runway 😉

The BOHO trend will continue and with a little western influence. Let’s see how this will translate to our up and coming looks. Take notes guys 🙂

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Summer-Perfect Shorts . . .

 

Super hot Summer weather calls for super cool Summer outfits. Enter one of the season’s most versatile pieces: shorts. Whether tailored and cuffed or A-line and drapey, they’re the perfect item to take you from day to night — if you style them right. Below I have selected a few shorts that can go from day and night. Hit me up on Facebook and I’ll let you know with what to wear them with 😉  Click link at the top of page. Follow me on Twitter 🙂

 

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Noticed At Couture: Hiss Miss!!

Serpentine accessories slithered onto the scene during Couture. Tommy Ton snapped Anna Dello Russo (above left) wearing her snake-inspired bracelets during the Paris week, while Giovanna Battaglia toted her Bulgari Serpenti bag (above right). Looking to get your own? Try Aurélie Biedermann’s twining earrings ($215, available at www.mytheresa.com), Chloé’s two-tone satchel (for information, visit www.chloe.fr), or Gaia Repossi’s black gold and pave diamond ring ($16,615, available at www.barneys.com). LOVE!!

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The Top Resort 2012 Trends

With so many newbies (Prabal Gurung, Joseph Altuzarra) joining established Cruise veterans (Michael Kors, Chanel), the number of designers presenting Resort collections this year topped out at nearly 200. That’s a pretty hefty number — one that pushes Resort from a mere rest-stop between two big seasons to a definitive moment all on its own. It also means more outfits than ever for whatever Holiday-fêting, jet-setting, beach-lounging, city-cruising adventure one has in mind. Here’s a look at some of the most dominant themes to emerge during the biggest Resort season yet: Head-to-Toe Prints , Scuba, Little Red Dress, Lace Lady, Colorblock, Oversized Vest, Mirror Florals, Pale Yellow, Hot Pink Purse, and Visors.

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Rompers To One-Up Your Summer Style

Top Shop Pink Spacedye Knotback Playsuit, $55, available at Top Shop.

It’s my summer plight to dress chic-yet-sensible enough that I don’t melt away quicker than the Wicked Witch of the West. My weapon of choice? A pretty, grown-up jumpsuit. I’ve selected 18 ways to one-up your style in rompers and jumpsuits that are lightweight and flattering to a range of beach bods (not to mention a range of wallets). Whether your taste is clean and simple or open to playful patterns, I’ve got it covered.

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Cole Haan x Les Toiles du Soleil Collection

If you love all things colorful and bright, Cole Haan has collaborated with Les Toiles du Soleil on a limited edition collection of men’s and women’s footwear and accessories, and also for your beloved doggy. Great pieces for the summer.

Les Toiles du Soleil, which means “the fabric of the sun,” was founded 150 years ago in the Catalan region of France and is known for creating rich fabrics in assorted striped primary colors on old-world traditional looms. The collection is made using Cole Haan’s signature classic styles in Italian vachetta leather and Les Toiles du Soleil’s vibrant fabrics in rouge (red) and roy (blue).

The collection for women include a tote, ballet flat, chukka (pictured), zip pouch, thong flat, and cosmetic bag; for men a boat shoe, chukka (pictured), wallet and bow tie. Women’s footwear ranges from $178-328 and accessories range from $48-198. Men’s footwear ranges from $128-198 and accessories range from $65-148. Pet accessories include a dog collar and leash. This limited edition collection, will be available exclusively at Cole Haan SoHo located at 128 Prince Street in New York City and colehaan.com/ltds, starting today.

Air Yacht Club Boat Shoe ($148)Kendra large tote ($198)

 

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The Chicest Wooden Wedges and Heels for Summer

3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2011 backstage, image courtesy of Greg Kessler

Take a cue from 3.1 Phillip Lim, Chloe, and Jil Sander Spring 2011 collections: wood-soled shoes look chic in every incarnation. From architecturally-stacked heels to vertiginous wedges and everything in between, I’ve rounded up the very best of the season.

Messeca Coraline Sliced Wedge, Asos, $314
 
Viktor & Rolf Ribbon Tie Heels, SSense, $725
Mini Market Space Wedge, Urban Outfitters, $250
Hope Heaven Sandal, Creatures of Comfort, $510Diane von Furstenberg Opal Sandal, Foot Notes, $295Madison Harding Forget Me Not Wedge, Free People, $198Dolce Vita Camryn Wedge, Piperlime, $220Addinton Wedge, Rag & Bone, $395Double Ankle Strap Weges, Forever 21, $25Vena Cava for Ten Over Six Orson, Ten Over Six, $328Jeffrey Campbell Foxy Weed, Lori's Shoes, $1163.1 Phillip Lim x Cellent Wood Platform Heel, My Wardrobe, $891Melania Sandal, Kate Spade New York, $250Buckled Catherine Platforms, Fred Flare, $48Rebecca Minkoff Trott Cutout Shoes, Stefani Bags, $375Alexander McQueen 3D Flower Wedge, Zappos Couture, $995See by Chloe Navy Wood Wedge, Jildor, $260Kalman Shoes, All Saints, $250

 

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Rough Hue: Fall 2011 Color Trends

It’s hard not to think color when the world is coming up in full bloom, so why wait for autumn to try out fall’s juiciest color trends? This February, I was  thrilled to see that eye-popping, saturated hues weren’t being fazed by the gray winter skies. If anything, dreary days only made the bottle greens, pinky fuchsias, and sunny marigolds all the more necessary. Check out the eight fall 2011 color trends that got my (Yves Klein) blue ribbon this season!

 

Fire-Engine Red—This season’s red was bright and cheerful, unlike last season’s oxblood trend. I love a simple silhouette that tempers the fiery hue.
Karen Walker spring ’11; Rodarte spring ’11; Max Azria spring ’11; Prabal Gurung spring ’11; all images via Style.com.

 

 

Lemon Yellow—Less Easter-y than the pale yellows I’ve spotted in the past, spring 2011’s lemon yellows were spotted on flowing-but-sporty skirts and tailored jackets.
Karen Walker spring ’11; J.Crew spring ’11; Max Mara spring ’11; Costume National spring ’11; all images via Style.com.

 

 

Champagne—There were plenty of glittering nude gowns, but my favorite champagne looks included gleaming silk skirts and gauzy separates.
Alexander Wang spring ’11; Marc Jacobs spring ’11; Derek Lamb spring ’11; Michael Kors spring ’11; all images via Style.com.

 

 


Felt Gray—Nubby, textured heather-grays with a luxe, felted finish feel utterly modern to me.
Max Mara spring ’11; Rag & Bone spring ’11; Michael Kors spring ’11; Peter Som spring ’11; all images via Style.com.
Marigold —Whether used as a background for a rich-feeling print or as the base color for the unexpected suiting of the season, marigold has come off the red carpet (remember Michelle Williams’ gorgeous Oscar gown?) and shopping racks for fall!
Edun spring ’11; Acne spring ’11; Alice + Olivia spring ’11; Peter Som spring ’11; all images via Style.com.
Bottle Green —It’s so easy for this shade of green to look more military-chic than elegant, but this season’s hue managed to nail it. I love the idea of a head-to-toe bottle green in a subtle sheen.
Imitation spring ’11; Halston spring ’11; Acne spring ’11; Christian Siriano spring ’11; all images via Style.com.
Plum—Plum eggplant, grape…whatever your edible of choice, a rich purple feels fine for fall.
L’Wren Scott spring ’11; Acne spring ’11; J.Crew spring ’11; Michael Kors spring ’11; all images via Style.com.
Yves Klein Blue—The French artist’s favorite color made appearance after appearance on fall runways. This super-saturated blue is a sumptuous option for after-hour outfit ensembles.
Peter Som spring ’11; Cushnie et Ochs spring ’11; L’Wren Scott spring ’11; Lela Rose spring ’11; all images via Style.com.
Fuchsia—A little more electric than last season’s honeysuckle, this shade of pink is electrifying as a stand-alone shade or as an accent color.
Jenni Kayne spring ’11; Badgley Mischka spring ’11; J.Crew spring ’11; Libertine spring ’11; all images via Style.com.