Isabel Marant AW13 Boot of the Season

Moda Operandi's Isabel Marant trunk show went live today where these boots are available for preorder and delivered straight to your door come Fall.  See the trunk show here.


Photo credit: Moda Operandi 

Trend: Mini bags craze

 

Photo credit:  FORWARD by elyse walker

Lady Grey Neck Cuff

Photo credit: Shariq Siddiqui Photography

Designer Profile: Helmut Lang Short Suit

I wanted to highlight Helmut Lang's short suit from the SS13 show: printed suits with shorts.  It's all about modernizing classic pieces and this fresh look is my choice for SS13 designer fashion.


Photo credit: Style.com

Oscars 2013 Trend: Sparkle

Giorgio Armani silver sequin gown

Giorgio Armani overlay of white sequins and crystals gown

Elie Saab Couture sheer black gown, embellishment of beads and lace

Monique Lhuillier strapless dress

 Alexander McQueen lilac organza embroidered gown

There were no fashion faux pas at this year's Oscars.  All beautiful (and trend alert: embellished) muted colored dresses (minus the stunning red Valentino on Jennifer Aniston).  With designer's vying to dress the Oscar attendees and stylists looking to get the very best from designers, it was a win-win this year with plentiful sparkle for all.

Photo credit: Vogue

London Fashion Week AW13

Antonio Berardi

Emilio de la Morena

Tom Ford (is back on the runways!)

Model of the moment, Cara Delevingne 

Backstage beauty

Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Yourself

1. Dolce & Gabbana iPhone 4 Case, $275
2. YSL Eyeliner Pen, $32
3. Girls Season 1 DVD, $22
4. Kiss Pillow, $110

5. Karl Lagerfeld Champagne Flute Set, $300
6. VPL Bra, $95
7. Breville Juicer, $99
8. Rubber Rings with Diamond, $190
9. Glass Heart Bottle, $32

Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Him

1. Loro Piana Sweater, £430
2. Big Jambox, $300
3. Turnbull & Asser Silk Pocket Square, £50
4. Nike FuelBand, £129
5. Toms Beachmaster Sunglasses, $119
6. iPad Mini, $329
7. Smythson crocodile wallet, £950
8. Jack Black The Core Collection, $52
9. Brioni Embroidered Woven-Silk Tie, £150

Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Her

1. Equipment Pajama Set, $388
2. Ode a la Rose Monthly Flower Delivery Service (4-12 months), $360-$995
3. Proenza Schouler PS11 Continental Wallet Mirror, $765
4. YSL Iridescent Heart Necklace, $1,255
5. Teddy Bear Sculpture, $300
6. Fresh Hesperides Jubilee Set, $45
7. Vosges Noir Truffle Heart Collection, $48

Paris Fashion Week: Menswear A/W'13

Lanvin

Dries Van Noten

Louis Vuitton

Givenchy

A glimpse of my favourite looks from the final installment of the A/W'13 European menswear shows coming from Paris Fashion Week.  Three distinctive trends stood out: leather, print (especially PJ-print for men which I actually love since it was my favourite trend of 2012 for women), and again oversized trousers as seen in the London shows here.  All the shows played on volume this season which is definitely a more casual change from the easy-to-look-good-in tailored look.  European men's shows are now over but women's shows are just around the corner.  Excited to see what's next.


Photo credit: GQ

Swan lake

(rag & bone sweater and jeans, All Saints boots, Tom Ford sunglasses)

Designer Spotlight: SUNO

Spring is around the corner.  My newest discovery with womenswear label SUNO has my eye happily focused on Spring.  My obsession with my favorite trends of 2012 (see post here) continues with SUNO's SS13 collection.  Peplum and silk blouses (PJ-inspired) along with tailored jackets to give an edge will be my look this Spring.  See more from SUNO available soon at NET-A-PORTER. 


Photo credit: SUNO