Designer Profile: Halston

One of the biggest names in American fashion launched in the 1960′s and still going strong today. The Halston brand is well known for its elegance, glamor, use of fabrics and innovation. Halston himself was always on the forefront. He was the first designer to travel with his collection to the show, designed the first hat ever featured in Harper’s Bazaar, was the first designer to ever turn windows and mannequins into pop art, and the first to ever have a namesake luxury boutique in a department store. Aside from these facts revealing so much about who Halston the man was, they tell how much the brand is a reflection of his forward thought and innovative spirit. The collection this fall is no different.

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Poolside Manner

I will admit, I own more caftans then dresses. Crazy I know. But nothing says exotic vacation or elegant pool party better then a caftan, for this reason, as well as there are just so many gorgeous one’s, I am caftan crazy. Pairing a caftan over your swimsuit makes an instantly chic pool outfit. I love that you can lay out and then go to lunch and look instantly put together. On top of just a pool side look, add a little slip dress underneath and voila, now you are in a beautiful maxi dress. Here are some of my favs all courtesy of Net-A-Porter.com

DVF

Pucci

Milly

Etro


Easton Pearson

Pucci

Missoni

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Pot Luck

Does anyone else feel like this seasons trends have left them in an absolute tailspin? I feel like I have been running around in fashion circles trying to make sense of it all! There are prints paired back to more prints, art deco influences, colored everything, cutouts, sheer options, pleats, pastels, lace, florals, boho maxis and color blocking. Basically every trend and style known to man in the last 5 years is a must-have. Is there even enough days in the summer to accomplish it all?

This season will be endearingly referred to by moi, as “Pot Luck” from here on out. Just like at your great aunt’s hodgepodge “dinner parties,” (who you have never been quite sure how you are even related) everything goes. So have at it!

To help make sense of it all I have chosen some inspiration pieces for a fashionable “pot luck” summer soiree.

Marc Jacobs may in fact be secretly laughing at us all.

 

*photos courtesy of Net-A-Porter.com

 Pucci- “Uptown Gypsy” Boho Maxi Skirt

DKNY Sequin Skirt with “Sheer” Detail

Lanvin “Pleated” Maxi Skirt

Dion Lee Dress with “Cut Outs”

Edun “Print on Print”

Current Elliott “Pastels”

Alberta Ferretti “Art Deco” Dress

Issa “Lace” Dress

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A Fashion Girls Guide to Christmas

The traditional 12 days of Christmas giving revolves around your true love giving to you. While I am all about the spirit of giving, I am also about picking up a few fashionable items for yourself along the way! For those of us who’s true loves aren’t up on the latest fashionable gift guides and may actually end up with 6 geese-a-laying, 3 french hens, and a partridge in a pear tree, here are my 12 must-haves on any fashion girls list. After all, you need to look stylish while receiving your 12 drummers drumming!

On the 1st day of Christmas I picked up for me….1 Sophia Cashmere Travel set!

On the 2nd day of Christmas I picked up for me…2 pairs of party shoes!

On the 3rd day of Christmas I picked up for me…3 new YSL nail polish colors!

On the 4th day of Christmas I picked up for me… a set of 4 Jo Malone Perfumes!

On the 5th day of Christmas I picked up for me… 5 cocktail rings!


On the 6th day of Christmas I picked up for me… 6 golden bangles!

On the 7th day of Christmas I picked up for me…7 for all Mankind skinny jeans!

On the 8th day of Christmas I picked up for me…8 Bloomingdale’s fashion ornaments!

On the 9th day of Christmas I picked up for me…9 My Other Bags!

 

On the 10th day of Christmas I picked up for me… 10 finger warmers with these Marc by Marc Jacobs sweater gloves!

On the 11th day of Christmas I picked up for me…2011 Harper’s Bazaar Covers and Photos from the last decade!

On the 12th day of Christmas I picked up for me… 12th street by Cynthia Vincent Dakota Shearling Vest!

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Lady in Red

All I have on my mind right now is the holidays and with that the parties! Yummy dinners, delicious holiday drinks, and of course perfect party dresses! Net-a-Porter always blows me away with their selections but this has got to be my favorite page to look at. Their party dresses are to die for! Take a peek at my favorites…

Sass & Bide

Alice + Olivia

Lanvin

Preen

Tibi

Preen Line

Thakoon

Roberto Cavalli

Happy shopping, happy dressing, and it will be sure to be happy holidays!

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La La Leather

A wardrobe essential for sure, but more than that, a great leather jacket can transform any outfit. No other single piece has the transformative powers of the leather jacket. Toughen up a girly dress, sass up your 9-5 work outfit, throw it over your jeans and t-shirt for instant chic, and wear it day to night for an effortlessly cool look. This little piece can take you and your wardrobe miles!




 

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Haute Halloween

With Halloween fast approaching, this year more then ever there are pieces right from your wardrobe that can be pout together for a great costume and be right on trend. No reason to give up your stylish side or buy things that you will never use again; with high drama, color, fur, lace, capes, and hats all in style, a fashionable outfit is awaiting you right in your closet….or in your shopping cart on your fav e-commerce site! Net-A-Porter has the best List of 25 Style Updates called “The Edit” that I have seen. I have paired it down to the top 11 that will work great for many costumes.

1. Perfect Plaid

2. Cape Crusader

3. Modern Maxi

4. Top Hats

5. Glove Story

6. The Fuzz

7. Lace is More

8. High Drama

9. Boot Up

10. So Seventies

11. Precious Jewels

“Little Red Riding Hood”

#2 Red Cape, #8 High Drama, #9 Boot Up

 

“Flapper”

#4 Top Hats, #5 Glove Story, #7 Lace is More, #8 High Drama, #11 Precious Jewels

“Disco Days”

#3 Modern Maxi, #4 Top Hats, #6 The Fuzz, #8 High Drama, #10 So Seventies

“Sophisticated School Girl”

#1 Perfect Plaid, #7 Lace is More

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Designer Profile- Andrea Lieberman- A.L.C.

Since the launch of Andrea Lieberman’s (celebrity stylist turned fashion designer) line, A.L.C., I have had my eyes on it/purchased it season after season. Seems remiss to use the term “basics” to describe it, but she always has that staple piece you need to complete your outfits. What separates her from the rest of the “wear anywhere” is her pieces all have that effortlessly chic and refined look to them. From jersey dresses, to trousers, to cool t-shirts, her line has “the basics” done with the flair and creativity she brings her to styling.


A mix of product from Shopbop and Net-A-Porter.

 

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Boots for all Reasons

My #1 obsession and one of the reasons I can NOT wait for fall/winter every year. I love boots in all shapes and sizes. From fun ankle booties with dresses to dramatic over the knee boots with leggings and a sweater. The downtown girl in her flat moto, the boho girl in the fringe and bold color, the classic girl- the eternal sophisticate, in her structured flat boot. There is a boot for every girl and all are out in full force this season. A good year to be boot obsessed!

 

All photos courtesy of http://www.net-a-porter.com

 

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A Little Black Dress

I always recommend an LBD should hang in every woman’s closet. It is one of the top ten must haves that will come in handy all year long. As a great basic, it is a way to incorporate the trends of each passing season and in the meanwhile can still stand on it’s own as an outfit in itself. What other piece has that kind of talent??

Below, 2 steals styled with fall’s trends in mind and 1 splurge standing all on it’s own. Looks courtesy of http://www.net-a-porter.com 

Splendid Cowl Neck Stretch-Jersey Dress $98

Kain Joan Dipped-Hem Jersey Dress $155

Chloe Ribbed Wool and Leather Shift Dress $1420

 

 

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