NY Fall Fashion Week 2009 Favorites

Since I have yet to reach the fabulousity level to allow me to attend NY Fashion Week or any fashion week for that matter I will had to live it through my go to fashion blogs and televesion. I am sure that every designer showcasing had incredbile pieces to show us for the 

fall but I decided to review some of my favorites. 

Tibi is known for her playful and bright prints so it

 was interesting to see the take on fall. I love we no longer have to give in to subdued fall colors of black and gray. Bring on the color! I like how Tibi dipped into gold, blue hues, and pinks. 

The play on peacock feathers was eyecatching as well. I love the off the shoulder tunics and the silhouettes created were flattering.

I want to talk about DVF not only because I am a Citystalker but because I think her clothes make any woman feel womanly and chic. All the cool head pieces and crazy stockings accompanying the models were very neat. Diane is always layering and here she shows that you can layer in winter and still have a silhouette while keeping warm.

Changing it up a bit Erin Fetherston's gothic like ice princess pieces caught my eye. I like how she played up mens wear meets snow queen. The detailed geometric patterns and shapes were different and played well together.

I think that Preen's looks were my favorite. They were wintery yet still bright. Pinks, blues, purples, corals, color was everywhere yet in a wintery style. I enjoyed their take on coats and this micro nude mini with this powerful fur coat was fabulous. Preen is edgy and fun yet still makes you feel like you could throw it on and feel warm on a winter day.

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mbfashionweek.com

fabsugar.com

Ditch being chilly for Milly

Even though it is the middle of February I am already day dreaming about Spring and how much more fun warm looks can be (I'm a Florida girl I can't help it) If I wasn't excited enough about spending my Spring Break in beautiful Palm

 Beach, I am more excited to be somewhere I can actually buy Milly! Especially after seeing how amazing the looks from the 

Spring 2009 collection are!

Milly was created in 2000 by Michelle Smith. Milly combines beautiful, free flowing, eye popping fabrics to create a flattering silhouette and unique look. Michelle was ambitious after finishing at FIT she nailed a dream internship at Hermes in Paris she went on to intern with Louis Vuitton, Torrente, and Christian

 Dior Haute Couture. Not a bad resume!

I started noticing Milly's amazing pieces when

 I worked the style closet at E! I wanted all of the long maxi dresses the cast was taking with them for our Vegas show. After spending time in Palm Beach where it looks like Lilly and Milly threw up everywhere I had officially become obsessed!

The Spring collection was Hippie/Moroccan chic. I love the color palette of  mauve pinks,oranges, browns, dark sages, mustard, and lilacs. I love the Boho dresses, professional looks with fun beaded cardigans and knee length skirts, funky belts and caftans, and cute suits. I loved the styling of the models with the chunky platforms, beanies, and of course over sized bronze sunglasses. My favorite look hands down was the Watercolor dress. I love the colors and beading surrounding the neck. Hopefully my dream of working Fashion PR in beautiful Palm Beach will come true and I will wear Milly to work on a daily basis!

BurnOut

I have been obessed with these printed tees I got from Forever21 this summer. They are my go to graphic tops when I am in a crisis dont know what to wear and have 20 minutes before class or a meeting.  They are sheer and soft and noticed this print catching on everywhere and sadly just recently discovered the

 print style is 

called 

"burnout". 

  It is designed to look like you've washed the shirt about 57 times in a row to make it comfy. The shirts are striated and pulled to create a sheer look to the light fabric. The tees look very vintage and hippie chic (see Nicole above). They don't just have to complement a hippie look either...I wore my white one with a pair of blue wide leg trouser pants and leopard print flats to work. Effortless and fashionable.

It seems that Fluxus' burn out tee is a favorite amongst the celebs and starlets of Hollywood. Don't want to pay the $63 price tag to look like Nicole? Try of Forever21 or Urban Outfitters! Add this to your style for class tips below.

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Fluxuswear.com

Shopstyle.com

Class&Style

So I have had a little lack in the inspiration area for my blog as well as school and internship applying ruling my life but I have to write about what my fellow gal peers are prancing to class in. Being in Alabama the weather changes literally hour by hour in the morning it can be 38 degrees then by noon itll be 70. So the trend I've been seeing lately is this ensemble composed of long leggings usually cutting off at the ankle, Nike's Dri-FIT Running shorts, a baggy tee, and either running shoes or UGGS to top off the outfit. Now I am all about being comfortable in class but there is no excuse for looking so confused. Are you going running after class? If its freezing outside why don't you just wear pants? Its not like you are going to go to the bathroom and take off the leggings and carry them around in your bag and just sport your Dri-FIT training shorts? I have gotten numerous males asking me "Why do girls on campus wear trashbag shorts over pants?" I know that having an 8am you dont want to go to class in a cocktail dress I get it-but there are so many other comfortable and still stylish options for you ladies baring the pain of the cold and an early morning class. 

I approve of shorts

over STOCKINGS. And the style of short needs to be outside of the active wear genre. There are plenty of comfortable, affordable, and stylish shorts that can be paired over a

 cute pair of tights. 

Such as these cuffed heringbone shorts at Forever21.com throw on a pair of cute black tights with Flat Leather Boots. Pair a Hanes feather weight white V-Neck and a Gray Cardigan? Comfortable, chic, and not pricey!

Another option if the thought of wearing stockings

still reigns uncomfortable for you try leggings! Get a cute pair of leggins, pair them with a long graphic tee, a sweater, boots! This is one of my favorite type of looks and its so effortless. It screams major comfort and fashionista! Not trash bag lady!

Ladies take note and keep your Dri-FIT training shorts in your gym bag!

source: Forever21.com

Bakershoes.com

Nike.com

Hanes.com

cocktails anyone?

So now that school has taken a pause on running my life and keeping me away from gabbing to you about my weekly fashion obsessions lets talk rings. Not engagement rings but the engagement rings cousin...cocktail rings! I have seen these little numbers popping up more than usual lately...especially if you watch Lipstick Jungle...Nico and Victory always are sporting one making their outfit that much more fabulous. I think that every girl should have a few cocktail rings she can grab to spice up her outfit. The first step in incorporating them into your wardrobe would be to start with basics. If you're wearing solid colors a ring would make your entire ensemble stand out such as Victory in her l.b.d. the oversized white cocktail ring makes this dress and Victory that much more of knockout.

Cocktail rings can range from dramatic to more everyday rings such as a smaller one that has maybe a pearl accent, one you could wear to work and not drag too much attention to yourself. And always make sure it fits! They're big but you don't want them falling off your hand! If you have smaller hands you want to make sure that the stone doesn't go past your knuckle otherwise it'll look like its eating your finger! Just remember what statement you want to make and make sure the statement isn't bigger than your outfit!

Some of my favorite rings are David Yurman and of course we all know Chanel makes beautiful and dramatic statement rings. After researching these statement baubles it seems that Kenneth Jay Lane is a go to! I'm obsessed with this simple gold snake ring and its surprisingly affordable and would be a great addition to a sexy New Years Outfit! I also find myself fawning over Banana Republic's share of cocktail rings that are also pretty affordable. So when fiddling through your jewelry box in the morning before work or before a night out with your friends pick up a bijoux to make you that much more of a jewel yourself!

source: shopbop.com, bananarepublic.com

funny for feathers

While helping my sister find the perfect meet-the-boyfriend's parents outfit I was bopping around the accessories room in the biggest Forever21 I've ever been in and I had to have these feather and gold tear drop earrings--so bad I bought a pair in brown and black. I put them on the next day and felt very hippie chic with a dab of Pocahontas. Since then I have developed a little fetish for feathers. Now I know it has been a trend since the fall. But I think you have to be careful when you choose to wear your feathers. I think they are perfect for accessories. They also could be great in the spring and summer time paired with a great tan!I did a search for some other fab feather accessories and came across this beautiful Alex and Ani Thunderbird Cuff. I think its beautiful and would be great touch for a simple LBD on the night out. Now we can expand our feather options outside of jewelry to purses and of course my fashion idol Rachel Bilson was caught carrying this Romanek feather clutch called "The Celeste". The clutch accompanied Rachel's nicely hugging Herve Leger for the perfect outfit for her appearance at the Whitney Art Auction. Don't have a few thousand dollars to pick up "The Celeste" before Christmas? Try Forever21.com with pages of feathers and shopbop.com.




source: fabsugar.com/shopbop.com/forever21.com

knee-highs oh my

So most girls can remember back to grade school when they wore knee highs. I remember wanting to wear them because of my unhealthy obsession with wanting to be Alicia Silverstone circa the Clueless years this being unhealthy because I was only in about 5th grade (hey I was already off to a great start making fashion a part of my everyday). Either way I want to wear them more than ever now.

I noticed Carrie wearing them in Sex and the City the Movie when she is wearing an oversize t-shirt as a dress with crazy argyle knee highs and booties when she is eating with Miranda in the park. I liked it because it was quirky and sexy at the same time. The Gossip Gals S and B are also known for throwing a pair on before meeting up with Chuck and Nate before school.

Instead of wearing tights you can sex it up a little (other than on

Halloween in some scandalous costume) wearing them with shorts on a night out with your girlfriends or even on a lazy Sunday afternoon in some sexy lounge clothes like this gal here...you know your boyfriend would love it.

I was in Juicy the other day and saw that they had some

knee socks. I bought a pair of creme and gray striped ones and wore them with black shorts, creme sweater, Burberry scarf, and black UGGS and got oodles of compliments.

Looking for a cheap pair? Forever 21 has different colors and styles of knee socks so forget about all girls school and the Clueless days and think of your inner Carrie or Vicky Sees model and throw on a pair of knee highs.

source: Forever21.com