Showing posts with label spring 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring 2009. Show all posts

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Spring and Summer Trend Review

So, we are well into Spring and inching closer to Summer each day. It is time for a recap, a little reminder of what to wear for the glorious sun filled season ahead. I picked three from the plethora of trends from Spring 09. Get excited!

Color - Bold
If ever there was a time to ransack those old boxes of 80's pop color, now would be it. Make it fast though, you have Rocker Chic to get ready for in the fall. Bold against black is the best and most easily worn combo. It can be pulled off with a bright cardigan over a simple black dress, add pops of color through accessories or be super brave and wear it as a statement.












Safari - Neutrals
A few weeks back I featured this trend with a few of my favorite pieces. Well, as we moved closer to Summer the options have increased and so has my favorites list! This has great versatility and we will see the neutrals continue through the fall (but will have a little shine added to them).










Geometric - Black and White
Easy to wear and easier to find. This trend has really taken off from high end to budget retailers. Make sure that the pattern fits your body type, the pattern should accent your favorite parts not make them enemy #1. As for fall, we will see the geometry more in the structure rather than in the pattern.












Color- Top to bottom, left to right: Marc Jacobs $659 nordstrom.com, Mimi Turner Terra Cotta zipper dress $398 sundaybrunch.com, Banded razorback $12.90 forever21.com, Maje Kiev silk cropped pant $195 net-a-porter.com, Joyce dupioni mini skirt $95 calypso-celle.com, Susanna skirt $34.50 delias.com, Mixed tier mini $60 topshop.com
Safari- Top to bottom, left to right: Life with Bird $365 twentythirtyforty.net, Generra cap sleeve $225 shopbop.com, Safari jacket $49 newport-news.com, Double weave wide leg $39.50 victoriassecret.com, Colin Stuart two-tone strappy $66 victoriassecret.com, Worthington Justice $42 jcpenny.com

Black and white- Top to bottom, left to right: Stephanie knit dress $34.50 delias.com, Fab colorblock dress $13.50 forever21.com, Andrew Gn lace trapeze $1,535 bergdorfgoodman.com, Bebe strapless dress $139 bebe.com, Nanatte Lepore Amusing skirt $150 saks.com, Monochrome sequin skirt $135 topshop.com, Kate $69.95 bakersshoes.com, Oscar de la Renta cone heel $660 net-a-porter.com

Monday, May 11, 2009

Pretty Petals

There is something soft and whimsical about wearing petal adorned attire. The fabrics are lush, the cuts flattering and the textures free flowing.

Petals, when done right, are feminine and never prairie-farm matronly. These aren't the boho-chic patterns that are also adorning the racks, but sophisticated details that add texture, whimsy and fun to the pieces they create. Whether worn all over, on the foot, or floating on a bag, these petals will make you bloom all over.

Enjoy!



Marchesa Silk Rosette
$2740
net-a-porter.com



Carmen Marc Valvo Couture
$1870
bergdorfgoodman.com



Catherine Malandrino Cotton Petal
$445
net-a-porter.com



Marc Bouwer Glamit
$395
bergdorfgoodman.com



Sue Wong Petal Dress
$388
bloomingdales.com



Gold Hawk Rose
$275
shopbop.com



J Crew Garden Dress
$68
jcrew.com



Valentino "Petale"
$2495
neimanmarcus.com



Flower Clutch
$128
bodenusa.com



Christian Louboutin Petal
$995
neimanmarcus.com


Steve Madden "Trufle"
$89.95
Nordstrom.com




Emma Cook Platform
$190
topshop.com



Sunday, March 29, 2009

Welcome Back, Liz

Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending a runway preview of Liz Claiborne's Spring 2009 line and an "impromptu" interview with Isaac Mizrahi (for those who don't know Isaac is Liz's new designer).

Isaac is hysterical, totally real, completely honest and I adore him.

Isaac has really brought this line back to life after, by my guesstimate, 10 years of really dated clothes. The jewelry and accessories are young and colorful, my mom is going to be beyond happy with the new looks but really anyone 30+ will find something they enjoy about this line. Here are some picts I took at the show (my apologies for the poor quality). Enjoy!

www.lizclaiborne.com

Here is a link to preview his Summer 2009 collection for Liz... click here


















Isaac with Nicole Fischelis (Macy's fashion director)

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

In the Navy Now

I will be the first to admit that I don't have a lot of navy in my closet. I have a skirt, a razor-back tank, and a floor-length ballgown (which I am seriously thinking about shortening into a cocktail dress).

Navy has been yearning for a comeback for the last 2 seasons, for some reason it is one of those colors that is hard to latch onto. Black, always. Grey, of course. Brown, one of my favorites.

Well, my lovelies, navy is on a torpedo course to be THE color staple of the spring season. Combine it with black for a chic look. Pair it with magenta for a twist on nautical. Or, go bold with yellow and orange accents.

Navy doesn't always have to mean 4th of July, it has been revamped to play ball with the best of basics. So, start your search and Enjoy!



D&G Double Breasted Jacket$725
net-a-porter.com



Max Studio Double Breasted Jacket $58
maxstudio.com



Fendi Silk Crepe de Chine Dress $2,020
net-a-porter.com


Generra Cotton Jersey Dress $111
bluefly.com



Zimmerman "Frankie" Halter Dress $320
net-a-porter.com


LA Made Tiered Dress $101
revolveclothing.com



Vivienne Westwood Anglomania $525
net-a-porter.com


C&C Wide Stripe Scoop Back Tee $34
candccalifornia.com




Marc by Marc Posh Turnlock $498
neimanmarcus.com


The Hannah by Syl Syl $73
etsy.com