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New York Fashion Week: Jason Wu

For this collection, Jason Wu went back to his childhood Taiwan with his dad to come up with three answers to the question, “What is Chinese?” The answers were military China, historical China of the Qing Dynasty, and the “inauthentic” thirties and forties Hollywood version of China. The result was a more floral Jason Wu than is normal but mixed with his sporty staples along with armorlike quilting and Mao jackets and shirts (military China), lush embroidery (historical China), and

2012/02/11

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NYFW & 10 Crosby

NYFW = New York Fashion Week and 10 Crosby = Derek Lam‘s lower-priced designer line. Derek Lam is a fashion industry favorite because of his feminine silhouettes, modern designs yet hints of vintage, and runway to walkway ease. Rather than show all of the runway looks, I thought I’d give you a glimpse of 10 Crosby as it’s something that likely has more appeal to the everyday diva {along with a more reasonable price point} and still allows you to

2012/02/11

I Rocked the Runway For Express…for a Minute

Yesterday as part of the Lucky Magazine FABB conference, Express allowed us to walk the runway and get it videotaped. Here is mine…I’ve got real potential!

2011/09/08

6 Things We Want to Share

What are your plans for FNO? (Fashion Night Out is next Thursday September 8th for anyone that has been living under a rock!) Click here to see what’s going on in your city and across the entire country. And for the curvy fashionista, FNO will feature plus-sized events in LA, New York, Chicago and even in my hometown, Alexandria, VA this year! Check out Coco Hilton’s (a.k.a. Perez Hilton’s) pep talk to all the plus-sized divas. These tights are making a statement. Period. This week’s LUST

2011/09/03

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Celebrating 90 Years of Italian Luxury with Gucci

With their fall 2011 RTW collection, Gucci celebrated their 90th anniversary! A fashion house doesn’t stick around for almost a century unless they have something extraordinary going on like Gucci does. Gucci has become synonymous with Italian luxury and this collection was just that with deep jewel tones, fur and even python all over the runway. The 70’s were definitely present in this collection and the models with their feathered fedoras, clean tailoring and gorgeous color palette (loving the teal and

2011/03/18

Practicing your ABC’s [of Fashion] with D&G

The D&G 2011 Fall RTW collection paid homage to the elementary school basics–alphabet letters and neon “bright” (like the highlighter brand!) colors covered the runway. Layering and the mix ‘n match of pattern (the ABC’s, stripes, etc.) were key to this collection with definite hints to an 80’s silhouette including cropped tops, pencil skirts, oversized sweaters and leggings galore. Ladies, cinch that waist with a D&G signature “tube” belt over an oversized sweater and leggings in an energized print and

2011/03/17

Walk the Line Between Sexy & Chic with Prabal Gurung

Just two years after presenting his first collection, Prabal Gurung has made a true name for himself in the fashion industry. His latest collection focuses on bright colors, a mix of draped silk, wool, and furs, and flowing dresses – pairing full-skirted party dresses with over-the-top fur coats and a loose, flowing silk chiffon paired with a silk chemise in gray was one of the more romantic looks of the show. Going “back to [his] roots”, chiffon skirts, rich red

2011/03/09

Rachel Zoe & Jason Wu: A Glance at Chic

Rachel Zoe Even though she works with high-profie clients and has a remarkable sense of style, she does not have any formal fashion training ♥ She became the pioneer of the ‘boho chic’ look, embodying oversized jewelry, loose fitting dresses and shirts, paired with a slim frame ♥ For NYFW Fall 2011, Zoe officially showcased her first collection, which she intends on turning into a full lifestyle brand ♥ The contemporary collection was sneak-previewed to stores like Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus,

2011/03/03

My Favorite NYFW Designer: Oscar de la Renta

I wanted to share my favorite designer from New York Fashion Week…..so here you go and I hope you enjoy it as much as I love Oscar de la Renta! Greatly influenced by his childhood in the Dominican Republic and his apprenticeship at Balenciaga in Madrid and couture assistant at Lanvin in Paris, Oscar de la Renta is today one of the world’s leading designers. Two words for the Oscar de la Renta Fall 2011 collection–“Trés Riche!” Yes, the collection

2011/02/25

Betsey Johnson NYFW ’11

Always remaining true to herself and her vision, the New York designer Betsey Johnson has done it again! Betsey Johnson’s Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection called “He Loves Me … He Loves Me Not” consisted of two distinct lines, her more expensive “Black Tag” line and then her newly launched, lower-priced “Pink Patch” line. Johnson’s “Black Tag” line was an edgy hodgepodge of loud animal prints (even sheer unitards–how awesome!), fanciful prints, plaid, velvet, corseted coats, poppy flower pins on the

2011/02/25

My Favorite NYFW Show & Why You Should Care

With over 30 designers showing their fall collections at NYFW 2011 across the last week, it can be hard to decipher what’s what, but one of the best questions to ask is simply, “what will translate from the runway to everyday, and what about me?” My answer this year is Ralph Lauren and let me share why right here!

2011/02/21

NYFW: Tracy Reese

Tracy Reese didn’t surprise us this year; she stuck to her more traditional 70s, boho theme. You saw quite a bit of accordion pleats and lots of black, but some curvaceous-woman friendly pieces. I can appreciate that she stuck to what she knows but do wish she could have ventured off the beaten path a bit more… Photos: Alessandro Garofalo

2011/02/18

NYFW: Olivier Theyskens

I have been anxiously awaiting the photos and looks from Olivier Theyskens show! His capsule collection at Bloomingdale’s has flown off the shelf and as the new Artistic Director for Theory, wonderful things are in store. The predominant themes from his show were pants and everyday wear. Just about ever item could walk right off the runway into the street and you’d be fine — the designs and overall styling seem to be workable for lots of shapes, so yay!!

2011/02/18

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (NYFW)

NYFW: The Row

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s The Row is very nice. While a bit of their persona lives in the designs, the overall styling is very haute if not somewhat couture. The pricing of their items will be haute couture as well with their new handbags being priced in the Celine and Hermès range!! The collection which was only shown privately featured lots of furs, crocodile and warm colors. The collection is for those who love the smooth tailoring but not those

2011/02/18

NYFW: Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs said the new collection was a reaction against the loose, fluid feeling of his Spring outing. “I wanted something strict and severe,” he said. Prepare your eyes for a smorgasbord of textures, fitted silhouettes, lurex, deep muted colors and black, and patterns and prints (polka dots!). I’m ecstatic about this collection! Photos: Monica Feudi

2011/02/17

NYFW: Prabal Gurung

When you think Prabal Gurung, you think fitted silhouettes so this collection of lace embellishments, feminine if not softer silhouettes, sheer pieces and a stable of black and white with mixes of red and soft pink was wonderfully unexpected! Also well known for his midi-lengths, this show saw slightly shorter and then very long for red carpet and evening glam. Prabal is a relative newcomer but his designs hint of classics to come!! Photos: Carola Guaineri

2011/02/17

NYFW: Tory Burch

Tory Burch summed up her collection as “English country dressing translated through American sportswear“. She deconstructed her tweed, showed much less skin and more restraint, and embraced the seventies. Most importantly, this is the collection that will represent the first collection in her flagship Madison Avenue store. I like just about everything in this collection, but do see how it’s not going to be too friendly to the woman with more curves. Photo: Alessandro Garofalo

2011/02/17

NYFW Schedule: February 16th

Yigal Azrouël The Studio (9:00 AM) VACCA The Box (9:30 AM) Michael Kors The Theater (10:00 AM) Nanette Lepore The Stage (11:00 AM) Herchcovitch;Alexandre The Studio (1:00 PM) Adrienne Vittadini The Box (1:30 PM) Each woman epitomizes a distinct personal style and influential career. In 2010, Carol Alt, one of the top five models of all time and author of four books, launched her skincare line, Raw Essentials. This month marked the opening of a tribute to the Models of

2011/02/16

NYFW: Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg kept it true-to-form with some great splashes of colors but didn’t do too much minimalism. She named her fall collection American Legends and embraced prints, patterns, and contrast tipping. And, yes, fur! Overall, it was a little outside the norm of Diane so I wouldn’t make it my mainstay but I found a few pieces I covet! Photos: Alessandro Viero

2011/02/16

NYFW: Thakoon

Thakoon is one of Mrs O’s favorites and this collection, meant to mix the costumes of Versailles with garb from Kenyan tribes, created quite a buzz. Although I wasn’t in love with it, I appreciated the use of bold colors and how Panchigul managed to take runway show items and create a very tactile and foundational use for the everyday fashionista. Coolness! Photos: Alessandro Garofolo

2011/02/15

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