My Five - Vera Wang Spring 2013

Loved this collection, loved how the fabrics were embellished, luxurious (almost touching on a vintage upholstery vibe).  She started with all white ensembles, then it flowed seamlessly to blue, green, lime and finishing with white gold.  Plenty of prints, lace and embroidery.  Ah Vera, you make me very happy!  Here are my picks, enjoy!

Trend takeaways:

1.  Bermuda shorts

2.  Blue, Kelly Green and Gold sticking around

3. Wide leg pants

 

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Some Jersey Love

What a week it has been, it's been hard to think about much else other than the devastation that hurricane Sandy left in it's wake.  The images are chilling and my thoughts and prayers are with every one affected.  I'm really heartbroken seeing the New Jersey shore pictures. 

Seaside Heights, NJ via MSN.com

I spent plenty of time on the Jersey shore growing up (we headed to Wildwood Crest when we weren't headed to the NC Outer Banks).  I have a fondness for New Jersey, because I know that the whole state isn't summed up in what you see on the reality shows.  I love the boardwalks, the beaches, Cape May, Atlantic City and stopping at a Wawa along the way.  I could go on and on.

Of course NJ isn't alone in the devastation, let's not forget everyone else in the region that are still without power, gas, food, heat, etc.  So hard to see.  If this had happened just 6 years ago when I lived in Westchester County, NY, I would have been affected.  And also don't forget the massive snowfall that happened up in the mountains of West Virginia and Maryland (my friend in that region had 30+ inches of snow and they are still without power).  So keep those affected in your thoughts and prayers and if you want to help please head over to the Red Cross and give whatever you can.

 

Have a great weekend!

My Five - Giorgio Armani Spring 2013

This collection boasted a palette of grey, aqua, turquoise, navy and midnight blue with touches of sparkle.  It appears that Mr. Armani is taking his inspiration from space and the night sky.  I totally dig the colors and vibe, not digging the hats (if that's what you want to call them).  Here are my picks:

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Happy Halloween!

Hope everyone has a spooky day (don't eat too much candy)!  I'm zipping off to my girl's preschool for their Halloween parade and party where she will be dressed as Tinkerbell's fairy friend, Vidia (below).

Source: all-yours-styling.com via Jenny on Pinterest

Should be fun - I just love kiddos in their Halloween attire!

I do love me some Halloween!  Here are some of my favorite images from Tim Burton's Magical Fashion editorial in Harpers Bazaar from a few years ago (photographed by Tim Walker).  It's one of my favorite editorials of all time.  Enjoy and have a Happy Halloween!

 

 

 

 

Images via Harpers Bazaar

My Five - Emilio Pucci Spring 2013

I just want to say that Peter Dundas continues to do amazing things at Pucci.  Gorgeous and glamorous just like the Pucci of yesteryear but he's spreading his wings by not doing as many of the signature prints and splashes of color.  This collection is a great example of this.  He's using sheer layers, embroidery and embellishment to create beautiful, almost delicate garments.  I'm really loving the dragon motifs, very cool.  Here are my (5+1) picks!

Trend takeaways:

1.  Gold accents

2.  Military vibe

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Pantone's Spring 2013 Fashion Color Report

 

Pantone has released it's Spring 2013 Fashion color report and it features a palette of colors that is dubbed "The Balancing Act".  Anchored by Monaco Blue, the colors featured are a mix of brights and more subtle neutrals.  As I've mentioned before, I'm considered a "color expert" (though I have a hard time considering anyone an expert on something so subjective, although you can be an expert on the science behind color theory), but I do have thoughts about what this palette means.  I honestly expected a yellow to be the next "color of the year" - sort of like the "lemon zest" color above, but maybe leaning more towards egg yolk.  Though the blue has much merit, I want it to be a bit more of a cobalt and not so much a navy.  I want the purple to be a bit richer (more red) too and I would have liked to see a grey represented.  These palettes/forecasts are fun and certainly designers in every industry love to look at them, but they are by no means a "bible".  So take it in and then move on with your day. 

 

Anyway, I hope you all have a lovely weekend (we have a Fall Festival at my daughter's school to attend and of course I have all the fun household chores to catch up with).  Have a great weekend!

My Five - Bottega Veneta Spring 2013

A collection that was a little more feminine and flowery than the usual BV fair.  Which is not to say it wasn't very cool and chic, because it was.  Tomas Maier always uses the most interesting (and sophisticated) color palettes, this collection was full of saturated colors with a vintage feel to them, nothing jarring or blinding here.  Check out my picks:

Trend takeaways:
1.  Ladylike dresses
2.  Sophisticated embellishment
3.  Mix floral prints (try and keep them in the same color palette)

Images via Style.com