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Yigal Azrouel Spring 2012 Fashion Show

Runway Review Quick Notes: slits, minimal, backless, 90's, clean, halter necks, maxi skirts, unexpected back slits, drawstring paper bag waists, Drawing on fashion's now long standing fascination with minimalism, for spring 2012 Yigal Azrouel added a subdued downtown elegance to the phenom and made the movement his own via unexpected sexy slits and a judicious use of forever glamorous lipstick red. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS While minimal and monastic even, it was those graphic slits that added a flirtatious kick to the of-the-moment line-up and an airy voluminous grace. >> SHOP: What's in store now for Yigal Azrouel at Shopbop Here, clean, unadorned surfaces dominated save for an abstract yellow and black ink print while a major focus was placed

Runway Review: Timeless elegance for a woman of any age The master of elegance, Naeem Khan masters his Spring 2012 collection with grace. For absolute dress-up this line can suit a woman from 18-70, something wearable for all ages worn from cocktail parties to the red carpet. And we certainly can look forward to these gowns on the red carpet! Every piece is hand crafted exquisitely with beading, sequins, feathers and fringe. A signature detail being the back of each dress, a cut-out or drape to leave the on-looker with an afterthought and making this woman feel sexy while maintaining elegance. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The show opened with a dreamy print, something out of Alice in Wonderland, on a

Runway Review Excerpt: Jen Kao reminds us of the unique creativity that can be toyed with in ready to wear dressing, that light spirit inspires us all to dress well and want to stand out in the crowd. The Spring 2012 collection was my first Jen Kao show, and not to be the last, as I was in awe by the creative beauty she brings to fashion and I found myself wanting several items from line. This showcased fashion as a wearable art form with intricate cut-outs and seaming, checkerboard knits, printed chiffon ruffles and oragami headpieces complimenting the looks, although certainly not meant to be worn. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The highly feminine silhouettes and a soft color palette made

Julianna Margulies and Oliva Munn opt for soft waves

Right on trend with the hairstyles of New York Spring / Summer 2012 Fashion Week, the Emmy's red carpet hair followed suit with one of next spring's biggest hair trends: Soft waves. We've got the hairstylist tips to help you get the look, right now. Afterall, great hair is a whole lot more obtainable than a couture frock. READ: Quick notes on Emmy Red Carpet Fashion Emmy winner Julianna Margulies chose soft waves using Leonor Greyl products from the French hair brand that helped save my uber damaged hair this past winter. Watch Mathew Monzon recreate Julianna Margulies' Veronica Lake-inspired Style from the 2011 Emmys on this video or by following his styling steps below: “For Julianna Margulies’ Emmys look, I

Less is more, chic that is for 2011 Emmy's red carpet fashion. Watch the television broadcast with me and comment along... MORE: Red Carpet fashion Red hot rocks the carpet and big on fashion darks As the show airs, my favorites so far are Sofía Vergara, pictured left, in a stunning, figure hugging, coral red Vera Wang gown that fits the sexy actress to a T! Perfection. Kate Winslet in a clean and expertly cut Elie Saab red gown. Gwenyth Paltrow in a full-on F-A-S-H-I-O-N midriff baring Pucci number that rocks out only becuse it's played against simple hair and makeup, and Gwenyth's eternally chic style. Brunette Kristen Wiig in an ombre brown Zac Posen number becuse she

DKNY Fall 2011 Runway Review

New York Fashion Week Highlight: Nice mid-thigh length to elongate the figure and paired with the pop color wide stripes it adds femininity to a menswear feel The Fall 2011 DKNY collection is what all the cool kids on the street will be wearing and feeling comfortably confident in while keeping their edge. Nicely paired color combinations of navy and camel with pops of pumpkin orange, poppy red and bright pink with a rich butternut brown, and of course black and white. The line is very clean cut with lots of menswear details in the jackets, capes and hats worn by many of the models. Along with a touch of Brit thrown in via stripes, peter pan collars and the

Runway Review Excerpt: Bravo, with this Michael Kors collection, simplicity still exudes luxury, no matter how long you've been trapped in the Amazon! A luxury private jet filled with women crashes in the Amazon jungle and luckily everyone survives. When the survivors are found one week later, they are all wearing the Spring 2012 Michael Kors collection! Torn and loosely knit sweaters, oil stained anoraks, tie dye wrap skirts, nonchalantly draped dresses hanging from the body with snake skin, chunky tribal neckpieces and gnarled hair is what the collection consists of and is precisely what our lost yet tasteful Amazonian girl would look like. The overall palette is very warm and rich and doesn't really scream Spring, but it's appropriate for

Runway Review Except: The old world, highly feminine glamour is missing from current fashion trends and Anna Sui smoothly mixes retro + sexy, making you want to pucker up that red pout and blow a kiss to the waving men on the boat deck. The Anna Sui Spring 2012 collection channeled a glamorous 1940's girl all dolled up to impress the boys of Fleet Week! Fire engine red lipstick, cartoonish jewelry, bow belts and ankle socks worn with patent leather mary janes all fit the bill and made fun with the art deco style fashions. Sequin and fur bedroom jackets worn over frilly ruffle dresses or high waist short-shorts and a sailor cap gave us the glam of the era, and

London Fashion Week- Burberry Prorsum Spring 2012 Fashion Show Live Stream- Watch it here as it happens

Your browser does not support iframes. WATCH: Burberry Prorsum Womenswear Spring/Summer 2012 show WHEN: Monday 19 September - 4PM London Time WHERE: Here at FocusOnStyle.com Hashtags: #LFW #Burberry MORE: BURBERRY Can't wait? Check Burberry Prorsum in store now: More Burberry...

Tommy Hilfiger spring 2012 fashion show Runway Review: Redefines the classic prepster with bold, head turning statements and fresh silhouettes A bright, modern prep statement was clearly made at the Tommy Hilfiger spring 2012 show where it was anything but old school country club attire. The show kicked off with large glen plaids in pink, blue and tangerine orange and the plaids continued, it is Tommy afterall, in pop colors and mod 60's silhouettes. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Then we had bright wide stripes on chunky knit sweaters, smooth leather jackets, skirts and dresses, boldly placed stripes, an abstract camo print and huge color blocked caftans evoking a 70's decadence. A rich palatte of sunny yellow, cranberry,

Runway Review Excerpt: If your goal this Spring involves snagging a man, or men, with your sexy girl-power and making them putty in your hand - this collection is for you babe. *I left this show GLOWING... so bubbly and happy!! Best show season after season* Those heated, sexual energy butterflies we are all familiar with having in our stomachs were fluttering around in full force through the captivated audience at Betsey Johnson's Spring 2012 collection! Sex, the power and confidence of sexuality, was on display on this runway; and it was having a blast! There is nothing short of playful exuberance at any Betsey show, with smiling models walking the runway, blowing kisses and thankfully showing off curves every

Runway Review: The Spring 2012 Custo Barcelona collection was perhaps the most wearable I have seen in many seasons! Has Custo Dalmau strayed from his wonky roots to make something more sellable?! No, definitely not, however you will have no problem shopping for strong, out of this world items that don't feel tailored solely to the Lady Gaga's of the world. As always the color palette is psychedelic and not toned down whatsoever. As a matter of fact, that concept applies to the eye catching prints that are reminiscent of the Rorschach ink blot test, combined with fluid watercolors and a splash of the acid tripping 60's tie-dye's. Don't leave out the texture, because you will find plenty of sequins,

Runway Review: Plenty of key pieces we all can wear and stylize! Lucky for you, Derek Lam's recent Spring 2012 outing stays mostly consistent within his timeless sportswear mentality and time tested hallmarks- clean colors, color blocking and sleek tailoring. His crisp palette of bright whites, coral, seafoam, yellow and toasted brown sheen leather should make smart choices for sunny spring days lounging around a rooftop pool. As always, fabric details were key here and Lam's knits define this point with variegated ribs, honeycomb stitches and a sharp diamond jacquard that was worked into a dress, a skirt and a short sleeve and long sleeve top- must-have items that can be worn in a myriad of ways. A basketweave pattern

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Yigal Azrouel Spring 2012 Fashion Show

Naeem Khan Spring 2012 Fashion Show

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DKNY Fall 2011 Runway Review

Michael Kors Spring 2012 Fashion Show, chic and simple animal print jungle

Anna Sui Spring 2012

London Fashion Week- Burberry Prorsum Spring 2012 Fashion Show Live Stream- Watch it here as it happens

Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2012 Fashion Show pops with preppy colors and modern 60s edge

Betsey Johnson Spring 2012 Fashion Show serves up sexy girl power

Custo Barcelona Spring 2012 Runway raves with it’s mind-blowing fashion meets art palette

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