I Haven't Thought Of You Lately At All

recently, I've found myself to be quite detached from fashion. I've been shopping and looked at all the latest offerings from New York fashion week and I still cannot connect to it like I did last season. The reason to me is obvious and I don't want to keep talking about it but it changed the view I have on fashion, maybe not for long but certainly for now.
I decided to not do what I usually do (review quite a few shows from each fashion week) but just go with it. If there's something nice I'll post it, I don't have much time or care for negativity. This thought brought me right to Proenza Schouler and their departure from the nu-rave-surf aesthetic into a grown-up school chic. When I first saw the collection I immediately though of Taylor Momsen with her love for thigh-highs, gothic lips and bleach hair: all elements combines on the catwalk created a great look. As for the clothes, simplicity ruled with statement scribble print that added a care-free element to the otherwise stern outfits. This collection is exactly what I want to wear today and not next season as it incorporates style and a sort of warmth without compromise on flirtiness and comfort (as long as we discard the hosiery that is).

Halston

I don't think that New York Fashion Week presented us with a more wearable collection than Halston. Each and every look was as strong as each other and oh so desirable making this collection a potential favourite of mine. Halston didn't over complicate things: simple shapes, neautral colours with pops of bright and fluid fabrics. There is no point in me describing it so I uploaded most of the looks for you to enjoy!

More Great Stuff From NY Fashion Week

I'll start by saying that it is getting very late therefore my title sucks since something's got to give....Anyway, here we have the chic collection from Lutz&Patmos and while the name may sound unfamiliar get yourself acquainted with the label's look as it appears like a one many people will want to be rocking. The sport-luxe element of this gives the collection it's main appeal in terms of wearability. I would describe the over all feel of the show as a paired down Wang mixed with Stella McCartney. Enjoy!

Thakoon did a great job at capturing imaginations with it's hints of structure and a lovely colour spectrum that reflected the mood of spring without being in our face about it. Draping made an appearancee like in the case of many designers but that doesn't make it any less beautiful as the interpretations of draping at Thakoon are very different to Donna Karan or BCBG for example.

I like the delicately sprikled prints which adorned dresses and also seperates. The models looked paired down yet glamourous partly down to clever make up and majorly thanks to the outfit's that made cocktail dresses look relaxed and casual seperates appear alluring.

New York Kick Off

Over the next few weeks I will try and 'cover' fashion weeks as they happen. Obviously I won't be as good as the bloggers who are actually there but I promise to bring you my best picks as soon as the shows are up on style. com

The fashion weeks are on the way with New York opening it's doors to all the fashion insiders. In my opinion New York's fashion week is never 'new' but consistenly presents with fresh interpratations of ideas and it's a good thing. You can always rely on it to produce clothing and trends that will be wearable and look extremely good.

BCBG Max Azria was very good for dresses with lovely draping and a variety of prints. The assymetry and colour palletes ahve already been seen this season but I'm not sick of, I can have a few more one-shouldered things in a shade of purple on my wardrobe.

BCBG Max Azria

Vena Cava was really put on the map when the Gossip Girl cast got to wear their clothes in the show. This collection was a particular highlight through it's sophisticated edginess. Many designers did 'rock'n'roll' but those clothes could only be worn by teenagers or people with teenage bodies unlike Vena Cava's designs. This dress deserves a special mention through the simplicity and use of 'rebelios' details. This outfit was a great example os seperates with constellation-prit shorts, wearable t-shirt and a greatly casual cardigan coming together in a manner that is hip but classy.

Vena Cava's last collection is channeled here with the graphic design around the neckline and the dress itself has the perfect balance of proportion: shoulders/waist/hips.