PFW '15 Review!

Fashion month is officially over! That statement can also be taken as "fashionista life is officially over". Let's just admit it, PFW was just as amazing as all the rest. From one extreme to the other, there was something for everyone. Looks went from soft, dreamy, and lacey, to sharp, structured, and recycled. And I mean literally, the Loewe show featured plastic pants! Now that's not exactly my cup of tea, but I will share with you my review on top looks and shows from PFW! Balmain was my top show, with top models like Gigi, Kendall, and Alessandra, it was hard to beat. Looks were filled with tiered ruffles, suede, laser cuts, and leather! The colors were very neutral, and model looks were very polished in sleek ponytails. Maybe Rousteing's inspiration came from his upcoming collaboration with retail giant H&M? My second show would have to be the Alexander McQueen show. An extremely gentle and romantic show by Sarah Burton I'd say. There was lace, feathers, fur, and hint of a Victoriana decay. It was quite unlike the usual show filled with masks, outlandish hair, extravagant makeup, and wild distractions. It was the perfect show to take the viewer back to simpler times. My final pick would be the Elie Saab show. When it comes to Elie Saab, I fall for their romantic gowns covered in sequins and dripping in details every time. This time was something a bit different. Although I didn't care for the neon stripes shown in certain looks, I did love the lace looks. The black and white cascading lace in full length gowns was jaw dropping. Hopefully come spring they continue the elegance that I love! Well that's enough fashion speak for now ;) Tomorrow I'm attending the Fashion Speak Conference in Detroit, and I'm dying to see how it goes and share it with everyone. Brunch, 8 fashion workshops, speakers in the business, and an after party with goodie bags? Let's just say I'm beyond excited! Stay tuned to hear my experience! 

Balmain

Alexander McQueen

Elie Saab

LFW/MFW '15 Review!

Although I loved everything that came from NYFW, I have to say that LFW and MFW impressed me even more! Even with the installment of new creative designers, and designers with 40 years in the business, the surprises were far from disappointing! There were 3 designers from each week that stood out above the rest for me. So let's start out with my favorites from LFW. Julien Macdonald's S/S '15 show was nothing short of dazzling. Models wore a very dark eye makeup, with a wet sheen to their skin and hair. I'd call it a very "seductive siren" look. Dresses included the most intricate patterns, and flattering fits. The colors of each dress perfectly complimented each other, and the fabrics gave off the most entrancing sheen. My absolute first pick for LFW. Alice Temperley came in second place for me. Models had a very simple updo with a fun fedora, and a very natural makep. Dresses ranged from a very glamorous sundress, to an even more glamorous evening dress. The neutral colors, light fabrics, and laced sandals had me in the mood to fly to Greece, and soak up the sun. Burberry was my third and final top pick for LFW. Models wore a very straight hair, and romantic crimson lip color. For looks, the color combinations were crimson, black, and gold, which I absolutely swooned over. Overall, it had a very sophisticated and wealthy feel, with the gold trims, chains, button detailing, and leather backpacks. Thank you London for an awe-inspiring fashion week! Now on to Milan Fashion Week! It's not very often that I can say that I would wear every look that comes down a runway show, but this year Giorgio Armani made me say just that. For a designer who has been doing this for 40 years, he certainly still knows what he's doing! Every look was luxurious with layers of blouses, trousers, jackets, and dresses. Professional and slightly masculine, each look still flattering to the female body. The red, white, and blue felt very Americana, but the collection still held true to the Italian influence. An impeccable show in my opinion. For my second pick, I chose Roberto Cavalli. With the installment of it's new creative director, Peter Dundas, I was anxious to see what the show would bring. I must say, that the collection by Dundas brought all the glamour from his previous looks done with Emilio Pucci. Flowing skirts and dresses, with ruffles and ties ruled the runway. The new surprises consisted of denim, distressed looks, and tie-dye. Lastly, my third and final pick was Fendi. Karl Lagerfeld never fails to impress, and the Fendi show was proof of that! Models wore a bob style hair, and black eyeliner. The looks were very clean, simple, and boxy, with a light and billowy look here and there for balance. Pockets and large stitches gave a great added touch. Thank you to Milan Fashion Week for showing fashion how it's done! I can't wait for all the shows for this week's Paris Fashion Week, and plan to stalk them just as intently for the next and best! Au revoir for now!

Julien Macdonald LFW

Alice Temperley LFW

Burberry LFW

Giorgio Armani MFW

Roberto Cavalli MFW

Fendi MFW

NYFW '15 Review!

Although I was unable to actually attend NYFW, I did do my fair share of cyberstalking and ogling over my phone! For those of you who actually attended...save me a seat next year! ;* Now that all the social media craziness of NYFW has finally died down, I think it's a good time to recap some of my favorite beauty looks, models, designers, and of course fashion! When it comes to runway models, I've always wondered why designers go out of their way to create an outlandish beauty look. I have to say that I'm old school, and enjoy a red-carpet-ready look, or a simple and pretty look. My favorite beauty look of NYFW was by far Diane Von Furstenberg. The look was big, soft, bouncy curls, flowers in the hair, a beautiful aqua eyecolor, peachy cheeks and lips! Very springtime, and very feminine! When it comes to the "models of the moment", the awards go to Karlie Kloss, Kendall Jenner, Gigi, and Bella Hadid! These ladies know how to give a fierce strut and rule the runway! When it comes to accessories, I think that Kate Spade and Edie Parker stole the spotlight. For Kate Spade, bag shapes ranged everywhere from dalmatians to ice cream trucks! Edie Parker's new line featured an array of nautical themed clutches that practically begged to be taken on vacation! Now on to the most important part, the fashion! When it comes to gowns, I love intricate detailing, dreamy silouttes, and plenty of bedazzle ;D Jenny Packham, and Idan Cohen perfectly displayed this with their S/S '15 collections! When it came to dresses portraying pastels, feminine grace, and beauty, Christian Siriano (I died over his shoes as well), Zimmermann, and Carolina Herrera were my top 3 favorites in this category. I also loved Badgley Mischka's RTW line of dresses and suiting. The mixture of florals, butterflies, and beaded detailing was absolutely perfect. My favorite line that I'd be able to actually purchase (you know how it is), would be the Lauren Conrad line for Kohl's. Tons of sparkle and affordable? Sounds right up my alley! Another favorite line that fell on the more business professional side was Tibi. If you love some sequin shorts, skirts, or metallic slacks, then this line is the line for you! Judging from the overall picks by designers, the must-have colors of 2016 will be iced coffee, lilac grey, rose quartz, buttercup yellow, fiesta red, peach echo, green flash, limpet stone, snorkel blue, and serenity blue. To see these colors, head to www.pantone.com. When it comes to styles, expect to see your fair share of sequins, nautical, feminine, and florals come this spring and summer!  Overall, this NYFW provided some of the most inspiring looks and lines that I have ever seen. Below are some of my favorite pieces from a few of the shows. Come on back to check out my London Fashion Week review coming soon!

Diane Von Furstenberg look on Kendall, Karlie, and Gigi. 

Idan Cohen

Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano

Zimmermann

Carolina Herrera

Badgley Mischka

Tibi