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NY Fashion Week: Herve Leger Spring / Summer 2010

Nice and fresh fabrications, treatments and sun-softened beachy palette which evoked a pinch of country sensibility I hustled into the Herve Leger Spring 2010 show amidst throngs of bandage dressed women of all ages. What I noticed first and foremost was that although most of these Leger devotees had overdone it one way or another - moms and their mini-me daughters in matching nightclub ready scuba uber-minis forcing comparisons, loads of make-up, black patent leather, fussy blond coifs and naked flesh at 3pm - the show itself was surprisingly earthy. This is not to say that Max Azria abandoned Leger's signature body-con hubba-hubba I expected to see. He just took his cash-cow formula and reconsidered the possibilities. He exposed it

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Erin O’Connor in Harem Pants

Harem pants or voluminous pegged leg pants are tricky to pull off. More times than not you end up looking like you swiped the pants right off the back of Bozo the Clown... yikes! But when worn just the right way, as Erin O'Connor demonstrated on her way into the Vivienne Westwood Red Label Show during London Fashion Week, the end result is sublime. Here's why... Counterbalance extreme volume on one part of your body with something shaped on your other half. A boxy jacket in a contrasting color would add bulk, like it did in Sienna Miller's case. However, Erin selected a a jacket with a fitted waist, strong shoulders, and an open V-neck in a in the same

NY Fashion Week: Derek Lam Spring / Summer 2010

Derek Lam makes serious, luxe clothing that's quiet in statement and meticulous in quality. It was nice to see him add a sense of charm and exuberance to that sophisticated mix Derek Lam makes serious, luxe clothing that's quiet in statement and meticulous in quality. It was nice to see him add a sense of charm and exuberance to that sophisticated mix via tiny dotted stars and florals for Spring/Summer 2010. >> See runway images from the Derek Lam collection The shape was reminiscent of the 40's that designers like Ossie Clark & Halston were channeling in the 70's and as usual, there wasn't a single exit that was not only wearable, but also downright chic in the broad sense

NY Fashion Week : Proenza Schouler Spring / Summer 2010

Proenza Schouler had a vision of a collection which I think they executed with sincerity and aplomb.They got it right with their beautifully casual Spring/Summer 2010 outing. Runway Review: Proenza Schouler has always been somewhat of an anomaly to me: Their collections are cool adaptations of what many a downtown girl would love to see on herself. Yet, when the clothes hit the racks they look uptown, cut for women of whatever age who live a leisurely life far north of "downtown". This, to me is tricky and a bit deceptive. That said, I understand the difference between the illusion created on the runway and the reality of the bottom line and the fact that not everyone out there can

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Anne Fontaine and Audrey Tautou

French chic at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Coco Before Chanel’ The fashion would have to be amazing. Anything with Chanel in the title must be genius. But what’s more genius and relevant to updating your look is the very simple and understated glamour of director Anne Fontaine and star Audrey Tautou worn at the Los Angeles premier of “Coco Before Chanel”. Both woman have mastered basic black that is anything but boring in a timeless style that is gorgeous on a woman of any age. While every wannabe fashionista has been having sleepless nights as what she should wear for Fashion Week, some know that it’s the easiest to be simple, smart, and chic. Style that comes naturally to

Color Trend: Blue from Blueberry to Cobalt

Fashion is getting a case of the blues… Say goodbye to the plum and hello to the blueberry! The color of the moment is rich, fabulous cobalt blue seen on the likes of Beyonce on Vogue’s April cover to fashionistas on the street. We first saw it come up during award season when Freida Pinto wore a striking John Galliano gown to the Oscars. What is so great about this shade is that it compliments a wide array of skin types. Whether you’re a pale skinned red-head or an olive toned brunette, you’re sure to look fabulous in this eye-catching color. Right now you can find clothing, shoes, and accessories in a shade of blueberry which is great for those

Trend Forecast: Spring 2010, what you’ll see on the runways next week

Exclusive forecast of the trends to watch on the Spring ‘10 runways… Can’t wait to see what they’ll show on the Spring 2010 runways at next week’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week? We’ll we’ve got some scoop to whet your fashion appetite. Besides, having a head’s up of what will be fresh next year also gives you a little insight as to what to look out for this weekend on all those yummy Labor Day sales racks! Buy the trends that you’ll want to wear next year at a fantastic savings now. Go shop and save… Trend Forcecast from Stylesight’s Senior Vice President of Trend Analysis, Sharon Graubard: Spring ‘10 will express an optimistic outlook. In the current economic climate we

Don’t Give Shopping the Cold Shoulder in Iceland… Fashion insider Jenia Molnar certainly has a background in top designer fashion. But Jenia also has the secret talent of being a global black belt for finding the best shopping of every kind wherever her travels take her, Iceland included. Check the distance on a map, consider a trip, but do read… The Ultimate Reykjavik Shopping Guide, with online Icelandic shopping links too! While shopping might not be the first reason you booked a plane ticket to Iceland - perhaps it’s to traverse lunar-like volcanic landscapes, be mesmerized by endless waterfalls, soak in steamy geothermal pools or merely renew your charter membership in the Bjork fan club - there is plenty getting

This entry is part 2 of 1 in the series Venice Window Shopping Or, how I spent my summer vacation, Part Due… Venice is quite the chic shopping mecca with Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Zegna, Hermes, Chanel, and almost any luxury brand that you can think of in the vicinity of the ubiquitous Carnevale masks and Murano millifiore glass chotseka tourist shops. Yes, there are some rather major contemporary glass shops thrown in the mix, but it is heaven for the figurine junkie! We’ve looked at what’s in store for summer in the Venice shop windows, now for a peek at the fall clothes that are starting to trickle in. The humidity continued to soar thus making it rather

Chic Parisianista Tip #1: Invest in a Pair of Ballet Flats…

This entry is part 1 in the series How To Be A Chic Parisianista | Paris Chic Tips The How To Be A Chic Parisianista Series | 7 Steps to French Chic French Style Tip #1:Invest in a Pair of Ballet Flats How to look french? Wear ballet flats. Any chic Parisienne has at least one, if not, three pairs of ballet flats. They are a staple in every Parisian woman's wardrobe because they go with everything - shorts, pants, capris, skinny jeans, skirts, dresses, bathing suits, or nothing at all (very Parisian!) And the great thing about flats is that you can find them in all sorts of colors, prints, and prices. So, would you like to look a

Megan Fox gets white right and puts some edge in her Grecian gown…

How to wear the hot summer one-shoulder trend Megan Fox gets white right and puts some edge in her Grecian gown...How to wear the hot summer one-shoulder trend There's in no doubt that Megan Foxis a gorgeous wow of a sexpot with a twist to the edgy-- see mega Marilyn Monroe tattoo on her forearm. But what is really outstanding is the way that she rocked her white one-shoulder Grecian gown by Kaufman Franco at the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen premiere. A white one-shoulder gown can get a bit prom if not cut in just the right way. Megan's was modern, fresh, and impeccably styled in a very downtown meets glam way. Note the rather rad addition of a

Tinko’s Take: Anouk’s Style Diary Rio to Paris

Inspiration Girl | Globe-trekking style muse… Anouk is 22, from Rio de Janeiro, lives in Paris now.She studies fashion and works as a photography assistant. Her style is very eclectic, sometimes mixing her grandmother’s mink fur with latex punk boots, or Minnie Mouse ears with rock band T-shirts. She’ll wear a skirt pulled up to arm level, held with a leather belt. Her bracelets can be a mix of a pearl necklace with some concert fluorescent tag, and other oddities she can put her hands on. –Tinko Czetwertynski

Photo of the Day: Contrast in French Chic

Contrasting fashions in Boulevard St-Germain, Paris… Love this photo! Required Reading for Instant French Chic: Join my FREE newsletter and download "Passport to French Chic," now! The French Chic at a Certain Age Series French Chic Fashion Tips How to Dress French When You Are Not The French Chic Formula for Everyday Style a la Emmanuelle Alt French Chic Style Paris Street Style- How to wear IT! Cannes Do Chic Series French Chic Shoe Lesson 101: Red shoes pops a simple LBD, a la Berenice Bejo More French Chic posts Photo: Who Needs Dior? by Malias/Flickr (Used under Creative commons license)

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