missed NY fashion week? don't worry...babe, i gotcha

ok, ok...i know...what were the common themes? who had the runways looking extra crazy? who had it on lock? and best of all...who were my favorites? don't worry...i've got all the pics you need and i've got my ever so opinionated commentary you love.

before i break down my favorites...the biggest trends:


LUXURIOUS FUR

dennis brasso

TO DIE BOOTS

rodarte

FANTASTIC PATTERNS

matthew williamson

ALL BLACK

cynthia steffe


...and much more to come. :)

new elizabeth james line

mary kate and ashley are upping the ante. loving the new stuff!

item of the week: L.A.M.B. shoes

ok...so i HAVE to have these. period. these bad boys are INSANE!!! and $370 is not a bad price. gwenny, you continue to out-do yourself. thanks girl! :)



i likessss these too...yumm

bringing bleach back

i really don't care what you think...i'll always have a little space in my heart for the bleached jean look. and yeah, i kept eyeing these over and over again, so i finally just went for it ;)


Habitual - $198

tsumori chisato

i dont know why i've never talked about this designer before, but i LOVVVESSSS IT! color, cut, pattern....amazing. it has the boho lux feel to it and the juxtaposition of patterns...which i adore (if you've ever seen me dress....that's a no-brainer) some pics from the 09 spring show:






ok. ok. so where do you get this hot fiyah? best site i found so far? La Garçonne, which has this cute little number:

most coveted: Margiela Limited Edition Pegasus Boots

loves it!

it's LBD time

yes, the holidays are upon us...so ladies, get to searching for that hot little number to wear to the christmas parties. i'm always a fan of the LBD. here are some i'm coveting:



Marc by Marc Jacobs


Michael Kors


Gaultier

reminder - why i <3 karl

nuff said.

this was the hyped runway shoe from Chanel's 09 resort collection.
now if i could only get my hands on a pair.....

J Crew: stepping up their "designer" game

you would think that with the economy crumpling before our eyes, retailers would shy away from the overpriced, but that's not the case with everyone. J. Crew just recently opened up their first store that includes items from their new designer collection. a designer collection that includes $3000 jackets and $200 silk flower pins. J. Crew has never been known for being cheaply priced, but even now, while other stores are going under, J. Crew is shoving it their faces. Somehow though, it may be retailers like J. Crew who are continuing to move forward that may save us from our downward spiral.



If you get a chance, check out their store on Madison Avenue in NY. Meanwhile, read up on the new store and what their chief exec has to say in the New York Times: "J. Crew Gets Uppity"

saving the world one boob at a time

sooo, i saw one of my friends with a picture of one of these shirts as her facebook profile, so i had to check it out. i thought it was just another funny tee, but actually supports best cancer research...which is AWESOME! i'm definitely getting one of these!




and gentlemen...feel free to support. they come in your size too. What guy doesn't love ta-ta's???

gloves for your...feet?

i'm sooooo embarrassed to say that i'm just now finding out about these. Vibram Five Fingers were voted one of the best inventions in 2007 by Time magazine--and why wouldn't they be? Their website boasts:

"FiveFingers footwear connects you to the earth and your surroundings in a way that is simply not possible in conventional shoes. It puts you in touch with the earth beneath your feet and liberates you to move in a more natural, healthy way. FiveFingers stimulate the muscles in your feet and lower legs to build strength and improve range of motion. Our customers report an increased sense of balance, greater agility, and visibly improved posture."

honestly, i think they are the most awesome shoes i've ever seen. i need to buy a pair before i go on my cruise in a couple weeks b/c they look absolutely perfect for walking around, touring, hiking, exploring....
apparently these are made to bring us closer to the earth, you know, be ONE with nature. not to mention, they're comfortable, come in great colors and are only $70!
idk guys, what do you think?

you can never have enough

these tees and more at Blank Generation

outrageously delicious, christian lacroix

i could not stop oooh-ing and aaah-ing over lacroix's paris rtw collection. he BY FAR takes the cake during Paris' fashion week. from his bullfighter inspired two pieces, to the art deco-ish mini dresses, lacroix really created a new idea in itself: haute ready to wear. i'm still reeling.

ridiculously insane, balenciaga

i'm not really sure what was going through Nicolas Ghesquière's head...apparently it was "to infinity and beyond" b/c everything looked extra "i-just-dropped-out-of-year-2085". not everything was so distinctly strange, the prismatic jackets were a success in my book...but in general, i wasn't too thrilled. sorry nick.



well i'll be...looks like it came straight out of Jean Luc-Picard's closet


"prism" jackets - i like, oddly high bootleg trousers - not really


look at the shoes! moon boots, no?


nice colors, but i still don't know what's going on with the crotch area


i did like these two however:



shimmery and fun