Spring 2012 RTW | Chanel Paris-Bombay in B+W

I realize that I'm a bit late on posting about Paris-Bombay, but hey, I was busy preparing for finals during its debut. Fear not, I too spent my study breaks ogling the gorgeous clothes and accessories from every angle and website possible. Instead of posting the whole collection, I'll leave you with a few gorgeous black and white shots from the collection, via Purple Diary. Fear not, this wont be the only post about this collection!! :)

Take it away, Mr. Lagerfeld!

{Images via Purple Diary}

Spring 2012, Continued!

After many fashion weeks across the globe, here are some more of my favorite shows from Spring 2012!

Elie Saab makes some gorgeous gowns, and I was thrilled to see the bright colors used in this collection - bright orange, tangerine, royal blue, emerald green and deep yellow. Love! 

 Seems like orange is the color for Spring 2012! Christian Dior had some very wearable dresses in soft prints and bold orange, as well as some beautiful gowns that will surely show up on the red carpet. 

Hermès showed off a minimalistic collection, with minimally constructed silhouettes and bold color combinations. Loved the colored shoes (I'm quite obsessed with them) and the bright doses of color in the collection! 

Stay tuned for more from Spring 2012, coming soon!

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Spring 2012 | Alexander McQueen

FINALLY!! My heart literally leapt when I saw the collection posted on NY Magazine's Fashion central. I really liked the collection - it's the edgiest that Sarah Burton has done so far, and has definite throwbacks to  McQueen himself. Without further ado, here it is!!

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New York Fashion Week | Marchesa

Yes, Marchesa gets its own post, because the dresses were just too beautiful to not showcase fully!!

My favorite dress in the whole collection :)

The dresses were as beautiful as ever -- muted hues, flowing silhouettes, fringes, embellishments, yards and yards of tulle, an impeccable craftsmanship and aesthetic made the collection both elegant and whimsical. Some people might think that it's the same old -- but you cannot deny the how intricate and each piece is! 

Check out New York Magazine's Amy O'Dell interviewing Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, the two lovely ladies behind Marchesa. 

                           

{All photos from New York Magazine}

New York Fashion Week | Trends Part 2

Andddd the Fashion Week recap continues! Enjoy!

Bibhu Mohapatra showed a clean, edited collection with dresses, gowns, harem pants, and clean-cut tuxedos. The collection was perfectly minimalistic without being boring, with a soft, muted palate (dove grey, dark grey, black, beige, pale pink, mauve) with the occasional refined embellishments and shots of yummy orange. My favorites -- the combination of grey and orange (grey top and orange harem pants, first photo), the orange gown (in the first photo), the elegant evening gowns that were just the right amount of glam, and the awesome chain print. Basically, there wasn't anything I didn't like in this collection!

Monique Lhuillier's collection was replete with dresses and gowns, accented with latticed stilettos. The dresses and gowns were clean-cut, with classic, flattering silhouettes and a variety of colors. I especially liked the all-black dresses with their colored panels (middle set of photos), the black-and-white dresses, and the glamorous yet simple evening gowns.

Really liked Carolina Herrera's flowing dresses with their cheery prints and bright colors -- perfect for spring!

Cynthia Steffe had some easily wearable dresses and separates in bright spring colors. Fuss free chic = I like! Love the printed maxi dress (third from the left).

Naeem Khan provided some GLAM to the spring shows with lots of sequins, bright colors and embellishments. Love the draped grey gown (bottom photo), the embellished top and orange skirt (bottom photo) and the gorgeous white kaftan (top photo).

So that's almost it from me for Fashion Week! What were your favorite shows?

{All photos from New York Magazine}

New York Fashion Week | Trends

Last Thursday, New York Fashion Week kicked off with Fashion's Night Out all over major cities across the world, and has been churning out show after show since that Thursday. Fashion Week ends today, but fear not! In case you missed some of the fabulous shows, here is a quick recap of the trends found at Fashion Week:

Elie Tahari played with a mostly monochromatic palette - ensembles in different shades of tangerines, whites, ivory, dove grey, and of course, black. The pieces were all accented with gold -- belts, sandals, gladiator flats, purses, necklaces, and embroidery. The pieces were glamorous and relaxed, with flowing silhouettes and soft blouses. The collection is extremely wearable and very much versatile, and can easily go from day to night. This was my first Elie Tahari experience, and I've gotta say that I'll be raiding the archives to find out more about the design house!

Relaxed silhouettes, bright batiks and tye-dyes, re-vamped gladiator sandals, messenger bags, and leather accents at Michael Kors. 

Nanette Leopore played up a lot of corals and oranges, combining the colors with neons, yellows, and icy blue for a cool effect. Also loved the neon shoes - awesome for adding a pop of color to any outfit!

I loved loved loved Oscar de la Renta's collection! It didn't stick to one particular trend but had a multitude in the form of refined lace; graphic, nature-inspired prints; classic cuts; dashes of white with bright colors; colored shoes; business suits softened up with sheer, feminine blouses; and liberal doses of bright colors: red, royal blue, bright yellow, deep and grass green. The collection was extensive but simple, and very much wearable with just the right doses of cheery spring color by the way of print-blocking and color-blocking. Love!

Ruffian basically summed up one of the biggest trends by far at Fashion Week - color-blocking. And of course, gotta love the colored shoes. The royal blue ones and the yellow ones are simply yummy!

Stay tuned for more recaps coming soon!

{All photos from New York Magazine}