Honor Spring 2012: Review!

Yesterday I sat in my room on youtube looking back at all the runway shows I missed during fashion week. Highly disappointed by the Betsey Johnson collection I continued to click onto the next video; the Honor Spring 2012 show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and was instantly enamored. As soon as Giovanna Randall’s first design walked out I was in love.  The retro music began to play, and an intentional Marilyn Monroe moment with the first look transpired. The model donned a paisley silk cupcake dress, which was similar to Marilyns but without the coyness. The model stood at the top of the runway for just a second, letting the dress fly up. It took my breath away and set the tone for the rest of the show: pure gorgeousness via sweet ‘60s glamour. This collection heavily consisted of gorgeous pastels and flowy silhouettes, with a few structured looks here and there, as well as a ton of intricate lace peices, silk organza and sheer cutouts. I also loved the gold collars on the models. It was an interesting touch to such a “light” collection and was almost my favorite part, but the reverse sweetheart necks on some of the garments stole the show. They were my favorite detail and added a wow affect that no other show did for me. All in all the clothes were so precious, delicate and beautiful, it was hard to believe they were real! So.. who wants to buy me something?

Been gone forever!

haven't posted in months! been so busy but i definitely missed it :)

here it comes... favorites from s/s 1021!!

Billboard Music Awards 2011: Best Dressed

After a four-year hiatus, the Billboard Music Awards returned last night with a star studded red carpet fashion bang.  Our favorite divas made their dazzling debut on the white carpet to enter the competition for best dressed.

    Taylor Swift gets my vote for 3^rd place. Not that it’s a surprise to anyone anymore, but Taylor Swift hit the red carpet, in an uber embellished light colored floor grazing gown from the Elie Saab Spring-Summer 2011 collection. She added red lips to her blush-toned, beaded strapless gown and donned elegant wavy hair. Though it’s a habitual look of hers, she still looked absolutely beautiful.

    Selena Gomez may still be signed with Disney but she walked onto the white carpet looking sexier than she ever has in a black Dolce & Gabanna floor length dress. She boasted a low cut top, a thigh-high slit, and side cut-outs which exposed her hips. Adding to the sultriness of the look,  Selena wore her hair long and  straight and paired her outfit with Neil Lane jewelry, red Giuseppe Zanotti heels and a Judith Leiber clutch.
 

    At the top of my best dressed list is Rihanna, who usually dresses provocatively for awards shows. However she toned it down last night by opting for an elegantly tailored and sophisticated white Max Azria suit and nude Christian Louboutin pumps. Her white, button less silk blouse was open down to her navel where she showcased a gold fringe Solange Azagury-Partridge tassel necklace. Her red hair really popped against the white suit and it completed the whole look.

Royal Wedding Recap

     When Catherine Middleton stepped out of the vintage Rolls Royce Phantom, she stepped straight onto the pages of fashion history, revealing for the first time her wedding dress to a world audience, estimated at around two billion people. She carried a small bouquet of flowers which bore a secret love message to her future husband.

     The wedding dress was a model of luxurious simplicity, perfectly suitable to the sweet and serene style of the woman who is now the Duchess of Cambridge and is destined to be the future Queen of England.

The dress was designed by Sarah Burton, the creative director of Alexander McQueen. It was made of ivory and white satin gazar. It features English lace and French Chantilly lace throughout the bodice and skirt. Kate also wore a veil of ivory silk tulle held in place by a Cartier “halo” tiara borrowed from the Queen.

     Kate walked up the aisle and every eye was on her. “You look beautiful”, Prince William whispered as his bride reached his side and the two billion royal wedding watchers around the world including me would definitely agree. Kate was a vision of true beauty and the gown wasn’t one of a woman aspiring to be a fashion icon, but rather one who was supremely secure in her sense of self.

Wrist Art

      Remember that old charm bracelet you got in 7^th grade? And those piles of bangles you’d stack up on your wrists? What about that old scarf you  never seem to wear? Well combine them all, and you have an armful of glamour waiting to happen!

      Once upon a time, the trend was to wear one simple tennis bracelet, or a large cocktail ring. Well that was before, and now the look du jour is wearing all your finest arm candy at once. Charm bracelets, cuffs, wrap bracelets, stacked bangles, and watches worn together; the more colorful and diverse the texture and material of your arm-wear, the better you will look. The trend is a collage of multiple bracelets and watches on one arm consisting of different metals, textures and shapes. Think of it this way- its art for your wrists.

      Don’t be afraid to mix large items with smaller pieces! Just make sure they don’t pile up on each other so you can’t tell them apart. So push your sleeves up, throw on everything you have, and hit the streets in one of the hottest trends of the spring!

Tye Dye To Die For.

The new Brooklyn-based brand Upstate makes one-of-a-kind dyed scarves, handkerchiefs, and vests. But don’t assume this is your typical DIY project. Instead, designers Kalen and Astrid use the Japanese technique of shibori, which binds, folds, and compresses the fabric into a million different intricate patterns. The result? These wear-everywhere pieces are high fashions take on the summer camp classic that we’d actually want to wear.

2011 Vanity Fair Oscars Party : Best Dressed

The 2011 Oscars red carpet was just the beginning. Nominees plus dozens of other young celebs slipped into their cutest cocktail dresses for the Vanity Fair Oscars Party later that night. For those not invited to the main ceremony, this was their opportunity to shine, and there were some definite hits last night. Much like the Academy Awards, reds and nudes stole the show. 

Despite that fact that it feels like Déjà vu every time Taylor Swift hits the red carpet, she did look good at the 2011 Vantiy Fair Oscars Party. She was glowing wearing a Zuhair Murad Spring 2011 dress. Her gold and silver beaded strapless dress with corset back is nothing I haven’t seen from her before though. In fact I feel like I’ve seen this exact head-to-toe look at least twice. But, I guess her motto is, “if it aint broke, don’t fix it." It's not like, this look isn’t appealing, it's just time for her to change up her style a little bit. A wavy updo, red lips, Jimmy Choo platform sandals and a Jimmy Choo clutch completed her look.

I feel kind of bad saying this, but i had absolutely no idea who Mia Wasikowska was. All I knew is that she looked absolutely fabulous on that red carpet. I then looked her up and realized she was Alice, from Alice in Wonderland.  Anyways, Mia dazzled, wearing a Stella McCartney Pre-Fall 2011 dress. The black guipure lace cap sleeve dress was ravishing and complimented her skin tone great! The detailing on it was exquisite and I loved the full-skirted silhouette. She paired the dress with black Brian Atwood peep toes. Can't say I like the shoes, I think a nude heel would have looked better, but I’ll let it slide.

It seems like Jessica Beil has been MIA for a couple months, but Sunday night she re appeared and she looked outstanding – the best I could remember she ever looked! Her Atelier Versace Spring 2011 gown is singing sweet music to me. The gold and silver fully beaded gown with thin straps and draping on the sides shows off her gorgeous body. I don’t think she could’ve picked a better dress for the occasion! Her make-up, her hair, everything is just flawless. She put many at the actual Academy Awards to shame.

Since landing her role in ‘Spiderman’ Emma Stone has become quite the fashionista, and I’m not just saying that because I absolutely adore her! She’s gotten an A+ all award season and she definitely deserved it. Of course it had to be hard to top her Golden Globes Calvin Klein gown, but Emma totally rocked in this colorful Chanel Fall 2009 Couture dress. She added complementary purple satin Salvatore Ferragamo pumps and a Van Cleef & Arpels cocktail ring. They both completed her edgy red carpet look. It’s was a risk, which totally paid off. It’s a shame I can’t say the same about her hair style though. 

Madonna and her daughter Lourdes both walked the red carpet that night. I think it's obvious that I favored Lourdes' dress over Madonna’s though. I know Madonna has got a great body for her age, but I don't think anyone- at any age should wear what she did. Lourdes on the other hand looked adorable and age appropriate in her AllSaints Aztec mini-dress.