Edgy Must-Have Mania

One of my favorite looks to rock is the flirty feminine piece mixed with the raw, edgy, attention getting piece. Last year I bought the coolest Gucci wedge booties with a mix of suede, acrylic, and mesh fabrics. My description does them no justice; I'll have to post a picture so you can feast your eyes on these babies. Anyway, they are eccentric (thus why I love them) and I always get a slew of (mixed) comments on them when I take them out on the town. Paired with a ladylike LBD, or leggings and a tunic they become all the edge I need to pull off an otherwise ho-hum outfit. (another close second are my Marni wooden heels seen here and here and a close third are my JC Tick's obviously) The "Edge" doesn't have to only be a shoe, that just happens to be MY weakness.

I was so thrilled to see a lot of this theme in 2011 RTW styles, inspiring me to put together outfits I never dreamed of before.. Yes people... it is FASHION WEEK in NYC. Here are some of my favorites.


Emilio Pucci
Nothing like screams "girly" quite like ruffles, soft colors, crosses and lace up leather.


Catherine Malandrino
An over sized statement necklace adds just the right amount of wow to this dress.


Ralph Lauren
Delicate lace and beaded details are enhanced by the bold bag choice and leather accessories.


DKNY
I loved this look. Take away the bright red shoe and silk scarf and this may just be the outfit you wear to work on a daily basis. Add both back in and you have a fierce edgy fashion forward look to rock around the office! A+ DKNY! ...



DKNY
Take the above and switch out the trousers for a flirty skirt and you're ready for a night out without the hassle of a complete outfit change!



Bottom line... guaranteed you have many basics in your closet collecting dust that would be revived with a touch of edge! Just add your own twist!! Would you rock any of the above?

xoL

PS - Don't be surprised if you see me around town in those thigh high lace up boots. LOVELOVE.

Fall 2010 Fashion Week

Hard to believe that Fall 2010 fashion week is upon us! And I'm already dying in anticipation!! Can't wait for...

Cynthia Rowley on the 11th
Rebecca Minkoff, Max Azria, and Diane von Furstenberg on the 12th
Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier, and Betsey Johnson on the 13th
Badgley Mischka, Herve Leger and Tibi on the 14th
Tory Burch and Milly on the 15th
J. Mendel, Isaac Mizrahi on the 16th

(all of the dates still subject to change)




I made my September issue last until Monday. I only read a few pages a night.. yea I'm weird like that. Its all marked up, dog eared, and half the pages are pulled or falling out by now. Fashion is a battlefield. I'm wearing my Valentino sunglasses in this picture. I LOVELOVE them!!


Anyway... I also have 2 pieces I need to share with you ASAP! One from DVF and the other from Herve Leger. Hope to do that sometime this week or in the next few weeks.

xo L

PS I received some really nice emails in the past few days! Thanks. Let me know if you have any suggestions or requests for the blog. xoxo

New Twists for 2010

If you followed fashion week as closely as I did, you got to see first hand the amazing couture creations our favorite ladies and gentlemen dreamed up for 2010. And now that spring is getting closer I'm so excited to be able to try some of these trends out!!

A big part of pulling off the look completely is the hairstyle. Without that it leaves something to be desired.

A trend I spied on the runway for Spring and Summer 2010 that I fell in love with were the designers who had their gorgeous models done up in expensive designs, perfect makeup, and then a surprisingly simple hairstyle: The Braid.

I know what you're thinking. Braids? They belong on horses... athletes... or the days when you dont feel like pulling a comb through your hair. Not so anymore. Models sported the look in a unique way.

Oscar de la Renta RTW 2010





Oscar de la Renta's take was in the form of the "milkmaid" style braid. Not my favorite, but the interwoven colorful ribbon further upgrades the look with a chic patch of color that also corresponds to the models outfit color scheme. The innocent allure of the models apperance is created due to the exposure of the face. The intense eyeliner on the models balances the youthful glow with the look of sophistication.

Missoni RTW 2010





The fishtail braids that rocked the Missoni runway during the Spring/Summer 2010 presentation were meant to project the new revolution of the braid. This style added a little more edge to the breezy summer dresses the models wore.



Alexander Wang RTW 2010





Alexander Wang happens to be one of my favorite designers, so of course I am biased and saved the best for last. But his take on braids was classic, and hard not to like. He substituted the fairy-tale side swept look (think Rapunzel) with a messy and more relaxed look that announces the arrival of a warmer season.

Braids were also spotted at the Oscars. Who do you feel rocked it better? Rachel or Kate?

I can't wait for spring! Can you?

xo L