It’s that time of the year!! Fall Fashion Week is here and my fashion bible arrived in the mail yesterday! I’m so EXCITED! This year Ms. GaGa graces the cover which is sure to rank up sales, again.
I hope you received your copy too. Happy reading flipping pages, posting sticky notes and endless staring =).
-XOX
Today I’ve got the Blues…
by Trevor Undi
Women’s 2012 Autumn/Winter Collection. Paris Runway.
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Creative Director: Sarah Burton
Behind the scenes footage by: Sean Frank
Music: Briony, by Dario Marianelli
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I’ve been keeping up with the Milan Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2013 shows and I’ve fallen head over heels for many of these man bags. Seriously, not only am I bag lady but I’d love to add a few of these runway spectaculars to my closet or perhaps give one or two as gift. As, I day-dream about purchasing a few of these take a look at some of my favorites.
Bottega Veneta
Versace
Trussardi
Ermanno Scervino
Calvin Klein
Photos by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images
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WHO: The multi-designer retailer, ShopExcessBaggage.com and funky jewelry retailer, RequiredFlare.com
WHAT: Shop spring/summer 2012 collections at up to 40% off retail that are currently being sold at department stores at full price. The first 25 shoppers will receive an additional 20% off their entire purchase. Complimentary champagne and light appetizers provided.LABELS INCLUDE: BB Dakota, Woodleigh, Blank NYC, M2F Denim, For Love & Lemons, LnA, One Grey Day, and more.WHERE: The Excess Baggage Showroom – 12044 Hoffman Street – Studio CityWHEN: Saturday June 2nd 2pm-5pmWHY: Shopping, sales, champagne, food.
Yellow Crinkled Chiffon Gusset Dress
Gussets that fall from an asymmetric seam create the soft, feminine textures, and magical hemline movement of this dress.
Orange Crinkled Silk Chiffon Maxi-Dress and Grey Stretch Silk Georgette Banded Dress
Ethereal, romantic and dramatic, with a one shoulder silhouette and lots of movement, it’s all that an evening dress should be. Ribbons of fabric traverse the body and cascade whimsically to the hem of this floor grazing dress.
LEON MAX Studio
Ginger Iridescent Chiffon Shoulder-Drape Dress and Molten Lava Crinkled Chiffon Back-Drape Dress
Fashioned from floaty silk chiffon with an eye-catching iridescence, the simple silhouette of this dress is dramatized with a gorgeously draped shoulder that lends Goddess-like glamour.
This incredible dress fashioned from an electric hued gossamer silk chiffon has a softly crinkled texture and luxurious fluidity.
Cream Silk Chiffon Watercolour Dress and Black Silk Chiffon Watercolour Dress
A watercolour floral design that blossoms across the body lends a vintage feel to this dress while asymmetrical elements at the neck and hem make it modern.
The silhouette of this crinkled silk chiffon halter dress has ethereal movement and a soft hand-painted watercolour floral design that feels mysterious on the black backdrop of the fabric.
Black Stretch Georgette Banded Dress and Black Crinkled Silk Chiffon Long Dress
Wear this knockout silk georgette dress any time you want to stand out in a sea of lackluster LBDs.
This floaty dress has the easy glamour of a maxi silhouette with details both romantic and sexy.
Apple Green Draped Back Dress and Turquoise Iridescent Chiffon Side-Drape Dress
This silky dress has a minimal, boudoir inspired front and a dramatically draped back that features soft textures, floaty movement and a sexy glimpse of skin.
The luxurious silk chiffon fabric of the dress has an eye-catching iridescence with an intricately patterned seamless slip underneath to create a stunning visual effect.
Black Mixed Lace and Mesh Long Dress
Dark and enchanting, this textural lace and mesh dress with a floor sweeping length radiates romance.
Black Lace Trimmed Cocktail Dress and Silk Chiffon Strapless Dress
This dress is modernized with beautiful textural contrasts and a cheeky play between opaque and sheer.
This soft and romantic crinkled silk chiffon dress has a textured floral appliqué that travels on a slight diagonal from the bust and across the middle.
Grey Silk Georgette Paillette Dress and Pink Silk Georgette Paillette Dress
Grey Silk Georgette Paillette Dress and Pink Silk Georgette Paillette Dress
Black Short Sleeve Lace Blouse and Black Silk Chiffon Flared Shorts, Black Mixed Mesh Lace Dress
Layer this sexy tee under a classic suit, pair with menswear trousers to create a chic feminine/masculine contrast or wear with jeans to add instant glam.
Boudoir styles are a huge trend for the season and this pair of shorts with built in opaque under-short is a clever and wearable way to get the trend.
A refined play between opaque and sheer lends an unexpected edge to the charming ballet silhouette of this dress.
Visit Maxstudio stores or online at www.maxstudio.com.
T-shirts are a great staple. You can dress them up with heels or under a blazer, dress them down or look cute and work out in them.
SATCHEL IN MINT GOATSKIN/ COWHIDE
RETAIL PRICE: $575 / DISCOUNTED PRICE: $288
Yet another event I will be absent from due to my residence but for all you stylish dolls out there in the NYC area, you should take full advantage and cop a bag or two. Great thing is it goes on ALL week.
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SATCHEL IN WHITE PATENT COWHIDE
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Keira- Orange by Melie Bianco
This bag can be purchased at http://damahandbags.com/
11 inch in Dayglow Orange
Lizzy- Mango by Melie Bianco
I realize this cross-body is not entirely orange but mango is GREAT too! This bag can also be purchased at http://damahandbags.com/.
ASOS Metal Bar Croc Clutch
Purchases this one obviously at ASOS.
Maria- Orange by Urban Expressions
Buy this cross-body tote at http://damahandbags.com/.
Ivy League Satchel
Visit NastyGal to cop this one.
ROMWE Retro Style Orange Mail Bag
And, you guessed it, purchase this bag at ROMWE.
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Who doesn’t adore Chanel? Well, I have yet to meet that person but if you are a fan of the fashion house then check out the video.
Below is an exclusive peek at Chanel’s Fall/Winter 2012/2012 film, put together by Director Trevor Undi.
CHANEL Haute Couture | Automne – Hiver 2012/13 from Trevor Undi on Vimeo.
