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Paris Fashion Week: Inside + Outside Nina Ricci Fall 2014

Nina Ricci Fall 2014 The Paris insider report: I attended the Nina Ricci Fall 2014 show during Paris Fashion Week. Held once again at the giant tent in the Tuileries by place de la Concorde, the show was last Thursday at 5PM. I got there a little early to see the pre fashion show before the show, meaning the cavalcade of fashionistas (I hate that word and have never used it, but it this case it’s appropriate) and fashion victims walking down the white vinyl runway entering the show venue. Fashionistas outside Nina Ricci fall 2014 There were smash hits but equally as many doozies a.ka. "did you bother to look in the mirror before you left the house" looks.

Practical options missing on the runways you say? Speaking of comfort & sophistication, did you ever think you'd see cargo pants and pockets return on the runways? Well Balmain Fall 2014 left us clamoring for this carry all trend! Let's rethink cargo pants, yes those once ubiquitous on-the-go mom pants... In what looks like an ode to Yves Saint Laurent's legendary 70's era safari collection, Balmain designer Olivier Rousting delivered a savvy Amazonian collection of get ready for it, real-world friendly attire that was high on glamour and practicality. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS And TREND SPOTLIGHTS Balmain Fall 2014 Yes, what was once considered the ultimate in apparel for the nomadic traveler, from Boy Scouts to those lucky enough to holiday in

Spring Trend Report Resource Guide: We curated the best 2014 Spring Fashion Trends from the fashion week runways in New York, London, Milan + street style inspiration to be seen on real-world ladies, like you! Straight from the catwalk and onto your mood boards-- with a bountiful array of styles from the runway & the on trend fashion week street style ladies to make a mark on your sartorial spirit for seasons to come. Where do you plan on taking your style this season? We invite you to enjoy curated highlights from our extensive coverage of Spring 2014 Runway highlights from city to city! Thought you'd like it (wink) Why don't you Tweet your friends & share the fashion love... [tweetable]I'm loving this Spring Trend Report http://bit.ly/1f7WsTy runway looks + how to wear

I'll Have What She's Having: French Chic Street Style styling details to amp your dress I'm a little obsessed with the ease and élan of these Paris Fashion Week street style snaps. Let's once-over what makes the styling work & how you can get inspired to update your wardrobe like the lovely ladies (and gent) that Richard snapped at Paris Fashion Week. Scroll to the very end for similar styling to shop right now. Ladylike Classic with quirky youthful edge A bit of Bourgie breaks through stuffy connotations when the styling has a pop of quirky chic. Harken your inner blue blood with finely tailored pieces that have a youthful air. Don't fall prey to leaving out the irony.

Runway to your way now with these in store finds Cheat Sheet to Style! Fresh from Paris runways come the 4 TopTrends Paris Fashion Week highlights from the Spring 2014 Collections + how YOU can steal the look NOW! Listen up, wanna know the easiest way to look super stylish & save money? Get THE look ahead of the curve. Why wait for next season? Really, why? You can find these trends way before the runway collections hit the stores next spring, maybe even on a sale rack. Style it up. Look gorgeous. Be inspired. It's all in these super chic details that are lurking online as we speak. As warm as it currently is this season, the Spring 2014

Andrew Gn Spring 2014 & Audra Spring 2014 Ohh la la, you will love these stunners from Paris Fashion Week... Richard's foray around Paris continues with two stops at Andrew Gn and Audra. Two collections that may not be on the tip of your tongues just yet but surely will. You may remember the sculptural chic black and white gown by Andew Gn that Elizabeth Moss wore to the Emmy's last week. It's simplicity was a red carpet standout Audra, will be a name to watch. It's hard not to go gaga over anything from Lanvin. Alber Elbaz is the crown jewel of the fashion house. Audra trained there. You can see the dramatic influence in her first collection. Let's have Richard take it

I don't think there's anyone who loves a GOOD invitation as much as Richard does! Add a great fashion name and he can't be beat... Well, if food was involved, he'd secretly love it even more. My friend, the NY expat & Paris insider tells us what it's like to attend a fashion show during Paris Fashion Week, particularly the Nina Ricci Spring 2014 collection. Trust us, the Spring 2014 collection is simply divine, and Richard's got the close-up's to back that up!-- S.H. My handwrttien, personal invitation- (la-di-da!) Suddenly last week, I found myself invited to three fashions shows during Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris. My first invitation was for Nina Ricci in a tent at the Tuileries near Place de la Concorde,

Chloe Spring 2014 Chloe Spring 2014 made for a remarkable collection rife with classic, ultra girly propositions with a grown up senisbility Opening with an array of soothing desert tones, the Chloe girl for Spring 2014 was clearly in a calm, collected state of mind, save for the Parisian label's signature insouciant femininity. >>DISCOVER: The Top 4 Trends from Milan Fashion Week Spring 2014 Designer Claire Wright Kellar put an emphasis on meticulous draping in matte desert khakis, golden hues and rich Persian azures in silk cloque and crushed plisse. While bare shoulders, knotted details at sleeves and the hem of a particularly sweet pair of white dotted shorts kept the outing playful and punctuated a casual, beachy feel.. >>Prefer Fall? Full

French Chic white shirts I'll Have What She's Having: A classic French Chic white shirt that's just a touch special I'd like to think of this as a palette cleanse from all the too-too of Fashion Week. Something so simple, so easy, that you may even have in your closet. I just love the simplicity of her look. The rolled sleeves, crimson lips, undone hair, and THOSE pants! So effortlessly chic. You can dress IT up, wear it to tone down something very bold, make it girly yet chic, or wear it with tuxedo flourish to a modern pantsuit. But, don't think that this kind of off-handed style is NOT strategic. The effortlessness of this very laid back classic style

Best of fall fashion trends from the runway

Fall fashion trends from the New York, London, Milan, and Paris fashion week runways + street style inspiration too Straight from the catwalk and into your closet-- sleek styles from the runway & the lovely fashion week street style ladies will inspire you to make a chic impact on your wardrobe in more ways than one. How does that sound? Curated highlights from our our extensive Fall 2013 Runway Coverage from our 60+ fall fashion week stories! Thought you'd like it. Tweet your friends to share the love. Or, just tell them to come to www.FocusOnStyle.com/fall You're going to want to bookmark this Fall Fashion Trends Report for Fall 2013 so you have all your gorgeous catwalk inspiration in one place. Shall we review

Not sure your guy will wear much of this, and in many cases, that may be a good thing. But you'll want to keep it on your style barometer, so take a peek at Mens Style Spring 2014 from the Paris runways and how to adapt it into more guy-friendly, wearable fashion. - S.H. Givenchy Spring/Summer 2014 Direct from Paris: Mens Style Spring 2014 Runway Trends & How to Wear them Now... Judging by the last few uncharacteristically cool summers in Paris and London, the cities designers offered plenty of options for year-round wear. Not that that's anything to complain about, minus the effects of climate change. Expect lots of leather and coats that at least stateside, you can save for

How to wear sophisticated pastels a la Paris street style

I'll Have What She's Having: Dusty Pastels & Make-Up Neutrals have dominated trend reports over the past few seasons: Learn How to Wear Sophisticated Pastels to get in on the action... While pastels and timeless neutral tones are nothing new, its more than safe to say that they haven't looked this refreshed and rethought since their heyday in the 90's. And maybe that's exactly part of the reason that pastels seem so fresh as they make for a great alternative to the heavy blacks and omnipresent saturated colors of the last decade. >>RELATED: How to wear pastels and look chic not chintzy- look at Tilda Swinton & Marion Cotillard for style ideas But how to wear pastels well after Easter Sunday

I'll Have What She's Having: The pizzaz to wear mixed prints with a classic balance like our lovely lady above, snapped at Paris Fashion Week. Yes, bold and OTT mixed messages have been big trends on many a runway, but what make's this woman's otherwise quirky prints look so elegant is that everything is quintessentially ladylike. >> MORE: I'll Have What She's Having and Fashion Week Street Style From a structured lady bag to her foundational coat casually placed over her shoulders, the attitude of everything present is pitch perfect and fine tuned. >> RELATED: How to wear mixed prints and patterns She's got all the elements of refined daywear down pat, and that's how a purple bag, tropical printed pants, a floral

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