Showing posts with label Milan Fashion Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Milan Fashion Week. Show all posts
MFWF11 ♥ CRUSHING HARD FOR VICTORIA YOUNG
I was really inspired by Victoria's style this past fashion month. I loved her interpretation of all the season's trends. Above, she took neon to a nice place by keeping it monochromatic with matching hat, jumper, earphones and eyeglass cord. Plus, the look couldn't be styled better. The delicate ruffles of her blouse combined with the intense neon and black leather screams cool.
And I love her approach to retro dressing. Fifties inspired? Pffff, this look is so 2011.
And who doesn't love a edgy-chic varsity girl? Can't wait to see you next season V!!!
Viva la passione di ADR--2011
It's no secret that Anna Dello Russo dazzled and wowed us this past year. And exactly how did she do it? Obvious question? Yes, I know. But it is was more than the countless fantabulous looks with which she graced international fashion weeks. It was her passion that really stopped other well respected editors in their tracks; that elicited compliments like, "that Anna is amazing, how she inspires me"; and that dominated conversations at aperitivos in the lobbies of fashion- friendly hotels. And it is with Anna's passion that I'd like to approach 2011. I've always considered myself a passionate person, but Anna's inexhaustible passion for la moda has inspired me to look further outside the box for hidden possibilities; and to consider how I can further push myself. Her passion also made me reconsider the meaning of the word in terms of the things that are important to me today: passion allows you to believe; to love and be loved; to be creative; to be happy; to measure your own success; to be yourself; and to define your style :-). What about you? What does passion mean to you? What is your motivation for 2011?
Grazie Anna! Viva la passione! Viva la moda!
Happy and passionate New Year! Tamu
Grazie Anna! Viva la passione! Viva la moda!
Happy and passionate New Year! Tamu
Carine
I'm sure you've heard the news. It was probably the most popular twitbit yesterday. I remember scrolling down lines and lines of "Carine to leave Vogue Paris. " I was sitting on a delayed flight when Kenya sent me an email with the news. Where were you when you learned of her departure from the mag she helped reposition to it's current cult status?
My flight was delayed due to a growing snowstorm which required the plane's wings to be deiced. When I received Kenya's message, the view from my window was completely obstructed by the snow fall. It was a surreal kind of atmosphere. Stuck on the plane, not knowing when we would take off, with our vision of the runway cut off. I had a slight case of the butterflies. It wasn't the first time that Carine or news of Carine would induce emotions of excitement in me, and I am positive that it won't be the last; British Vogue reports that she will be moving on to develop personal projects. DYING to learn her next move, as I am sure you are.
From the first time that I saw her in person in Paris and heard her very sweet voice; to the time that I saw her shopping in Marc by Marc on Bleeker street (she picked out the coolest naval captain's hat, and I got an excitement-induced headache from being so close to her); to the time that she told me that I looked chic during the Fall 2010 Couture shows (no words to describe my delight), she has become one of the women that I refer to stylistically. I have always said that I don't have a style icon per se, but recently I have come to realize that if I had to choose someone, I kind of have chosen Carine. GOOD LUCK CARINE!
a snow bird
with a rock-n-roll attitude! Grazia France's Rédactrice en chef, Anne Raybaud, outside the Armani show. Gosh, I love her radical-chic style!
style whiplash
If I knew that TTH would be pulling out all the fashion stops this FW, I would have worn a neck brace (can you imagine, maybe a embellished one, ooh!). I can't tell you how many times I experienced sensory disturbance after whipping my neck in compromising positions to fully take in her amazing style. Hey what ya gonna do? Occupational hazards. But seriously each look was a show stopper!
The Sleeveless Trench
I love the idea of the sleeveless trench. I really love that Zanna Robert's Tommy Hilfiger version is a mix between classic trench and sportswear. And I love the way Kate styles hers (it looks like the Celine SS 2010 trench-dress) over multiple layers. She's got a sportswear vibe going on mixed with a little grunge. Awesome styling!!!
Not one of us, ha
I was mentioning to Valentina of the Fashion Trotter that Bianca Balti, who is a native of Lodi, Italy (near Milano), must have Southern Italian ancestors as apposed to being from Northern Italy (Her skin is darker, she has more "exotic" features). Valentina responded by leaning in and whispering in my ear, "she can't be one of us, she's too beautiful." My cheeks tingle every time I think about the tone with which she said it. So funny.
Garden Party
The runway at the Metropol where D&G stages its runway show was filled with roses, hydrangeas, freesias, violets and mimosas; a spray of flowers that would make the florists at Fumagalli (an amazing Milanese florist and nursery) drop their gardening shears and take notice. But the real BLOOM took place when the brand's array of floral printed, lace and canvas garments sprung onto the runway. The collection aims to fill your closet with pieces that take you from a cappuccino on the terrace, to a picnic brunch through cocktails and dancing under the stars. And dancing is what I'm dreaming of doing in one of the wonderful floor length chiffon dresses. Would be perfect for Santa Margherita!
Laid-back in turquoise jeans
Jieun's turquoise jeans add a colorful twist to an already cool outfit. Her jacket and sunglasses are by Marc by Marc Jacobs; her bag is YSL; her jeans by Notify; denim shirt by Zara; shoes by a Korean designer; and her t-shirt is by Corso Como 10.
Jaguars, Leopards and Cheetahs
This past winter I was reading the credits for an editorial and saw the term jaguar print used to describe a particular spotted item. I thought to myself: Oh god, how am I going to tell the difference now. Why do designers have to be so fancy? Can't we just stick with leopard print? Well, even after a little Wikipedia research, I still can't keep it straight. So I'm sticking with leopard print!
Clutch
The beautiful Chi-Young Bang of Glamour Germany in a jacket by Haus, Louis Vuitton scarf and oversize Chloe clutch.
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