tagged w/ fall 2011
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BelleStyle News: Watch coverage from FOX about the St. Louis Independent Fashion Designers runway show at the Lumiere Place Theatre.BelleStyle News: Watch coverage from FOX about the St. Louis Independent Fashion... more
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Here I am, writing another post about the ever-ethical, always fashion-forward Vicarious by Nature. Below is their Fall 2011 collection, images of which have just been released. While you’ve got a bit of a wait to pick up the draped and dark items below, the men’s Spring 2011 collection is available at Neiman-Marcus.
[This post is mostly images of the collection. To see more, go to the main page.]
http://www.awakenedaesthetic.com/2011/04/vicarious-by-nature-fall-2011/Here I am, writing another post about the ever-ethical, always fashion-forward... more
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Do you love that alliteration? Half of the emergency involved in my writing this post at 12:11am was from sheer excitement over the title.
The other half? Displaying the muted-tones and “well-tailored” feel of Miz Mooz‘s new boot offerings for the fall season (yes, yes, a long ways away, but we couldn’t resist fawning over the copious leather & neutral-toned shoes ASAP). We’re pretty huge fans of Miz Mooz here (Jen’s oxfords, which you all adore, are proudly Miz Mooz). (I’m using a lot of parentheses.) (I’m okay with this.)
It will surprise approximately no one [who has read this blog for any extended period of time] that the last boots are my favorite. Jen hasn’t seen these yet, but my guess is that she’ll love the heeled saddle shoes most. She is an oxford princess.
The rest – I don’t really care for them so much – do you? I’m just a little bored with the lattice look and the lace-up things. I had a pair of shoes like that in high school (that was *ahem* a long time ago). Well, they weren’t mine, they were my little sister’s (sorry, Aleah), but they definitely helped me ride the line between “grunge” and “goth” without going too far into either. I feel a little weird about laces AND a t-strap, though. It’s like when Fergie came out with her shoe offerings a couple years ago and attempted to shove 15.932 trends into one shoe, and instead made a complete disaster.
Thoughts on the boots?
http://brokeandbeautiful.com/2011/miz-mooz-moves-towards-menswear/Do you love that alliteration? Half of the emergency involved in my writing this post... more
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Classic American beauty defines Ralph Lauren's new fall collection - stunning combination of sleek lines, black fabrics, and ruby red lips.Classic American beauty defines Ralph Lauren's new fall collection - stunning... more
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This is one sweet show! Isaac Mizrahi's latest collection is sugar and spice and everything nice. Dresses that look like cupcakes, shirts that resemble buttercream - and all wrapped up into a saccharine dream.This is one sweet show! Isaac Mizrahi's latest collection is sugar and spice and... more
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Seductive and confident, Donna Karan's new "Pearls of Wisdom" fall collection blended metallic fabrics, fur, and sheer sophistication. Elegant lines and simple hair and makeup proved that nobody does couture like Donna!Seductive and confident, Donna Karan's new "Pearls of Wisdom" fall... more
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Fall Fashion Week is in full swing in New York City! Check out Diane Von Furstenberg, DKNY, and a pair of fashion critics who say it all - without saying a word!Fall Fashion Week is in full swing in New York City! Check out Diane Von Furstenberg,... more
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DVF goes west! The pioneering spirit of cowboy country is present throughout Diane Von Furstenberg's fall collection. Leather hats, boots, big belt buckles and fringe corralled the crowds complete attention.DVF goes west! The pioneering spirit of cowboy country is present throughout Diane Von... more
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Long skirts, chunky knits, sweater jackets and high heels make up Tory Burch's fall line. It's a little bit country, a little bit rock n' roll and a whole lot in between!Long skirts, chunky knits, sweater jackets and high heels make up Tory Burch's... more
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Donna Karan's DKNY fall line is inspired by the streets of New York City. Black is centerpiece of Karan's runway looks this season, as well as versatile pieces you can wear to work or for a night out on the town.Donna Karan's DKNY fall line is inspired by the streets of New York City. Black... more
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This collection could not be a better starting point for me, personally, to begin reviewing sustainable high-end fashion. It hits every one of my current fashion obsessions, and it comes from a designer that presented the entire collection with a history of the garments: where he personally bought the wool, who knitted the sweaters, and a reminder that “We have to have this transparent dialogue about how we’re making stuff.”
Patrick started with a perfect juxtaposition between soft femininity and an obvious masculinity – both on female models. Both looks are very covered up, taking on a sense of modesty that I see becoming a huge trend this spring and next autumn. (The hard-to-wear hemline shown above seems to be a theme in most designers’ collections.)
The details are key, here: a pure white dress shirt only half-tucked into sheer lace; a slight boat neck sweater allowing both collar bones to peek out. It’s about hinting at sex appeal; making you work for it. People think you need confidence to wear a tank top and miniskirt, but in my opinion that’s the easy stuff: just let your skin do the work for you. Long skirts and sleeves, draped jackets and loose-woven knits require you to work for your sex appeal.
(View images at the main site.)
http://www.awakenedaesthetic.com/2011/02/the-ethical-side-of-nyfw-organic-by-john-patrick/This collection could not be a better starting point for me, personally, to begin... more
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