Pilgrim Chic

Without a doubt, the most stylish way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is to wear Marc Jacobs's rhinestone-buckle pilgrim shoes while eating turkey. 

Marc Jacobs Pilgrim Shoes in Black, Silver and Purple

NYFW Spring 2013: Day 5

On Day 5 in New York, I loved this modern take on Edie Sedgwick's style by Marc Jacobs.

Marc Jacobs Spring 2013

NYFW Fall 2012: Day 5

This look from Marc Jacobs' enchanting show landed my top spot for day 5 of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week:

Marc Jacobs Fall 2012

Fall 2011 Fashion Week: New York

New York Fashion Week has flown by, and London Fashion Week is already halfway over.  Fashion stops for no one!  In New York, designers showed lots of fur, below-the-knee skirts, color blocking, capes, and mixed prints.  My favorite collections did not necessarily follow the trends, but were innovators in their own right.  At the top of my list were Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs (always a favorite), and Alexander Wang.

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Drawing inspiration from various Middle Eastern cultures, Oscar de la Renta produced a collection so luxe it bordered on couture.  The sumptuous furs, brocades, embroidery, and beading gave each look rich texture.  In true de la Renta form, silhouettes were sophisticated and ladylike, but still contemporary.  His final looks were sleek column gowns rather than his typical ball gowns, and are begging to be worn to the Oscars.













MARC JACOBS

Marc Jacobs is unpredictable.  Two seasons ago, he was bringing back prim '50s styles, last season he showed flowy '70s styles (igniting the '70s craze that has been all over runways), and this season, he presented a fusion of sharp '40s silhouettes and modern sportswear, all rendered in polka dots.  This is his most innovative work in recent seasons.  Like de la Renta, Jacobs really thought about reinventing his textiles.  Rubber was used throughout the collection--as raised polka dots, faux-sequins, berets, and boots.  I am in love with the playful polka dot theme, as well as the polished styling.  Spot on.
 













ALEXANDER WANG

Alexander Wang may not be the most visionary designer out there, but he is one of the best at what he does, creating edgy separates for 20-somethings.  His line is notorious for flying off the shelves (especially the accessories), and this season looks to be no exception.  For fall, Wang focused on outerwear and on glamming up his clothes.  He explored hybrids of familiar garments--sweater/silk dresses, taffeta dress/ponchos, and puffer/tuxedo jackets.  His fur-armed sunglasses and metallic loafers are poised to be must-have accessories for fall.

Runway Beauty D.I.Y.: Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs's spring 2011 beauty look played off of his glammed out 70s inspired clothes.  The eyes were a dramatic hunter green, offset by soft rosy cheeks and matte wine-stained lips.  This look would be perfect for any upcoming holiday parties, and I love the green smoky eye as an alternative to basic black.

To recreate the look, I began with my usual foundation and concealer routine.  The skin at Marc Jacobs had a bit of a dewy glow to it, so I used liquid foundation and did not set it with powder.  I made some attempt to conceal my eyebrows (the models at Marc Jacobs had theirs bleached), which wasn't so successful.  For a soft pink flush, I used a light dusting of Nars Orgasm blush, which was actually used on the models for the show.  Next, I focused on my eyes, using a green YSL palette (one of my favorite palettes--highly recommended).  I applied a thin layer of the darkest green all over my lid, then applied a heavier layer at the outer corner, into my crease, and under my lower lash line.  Next, I used a bright chartreuse color (sounds scary, but is actually quite flattering) on the inner half of my eye, bringing it around the inner corner.  Finally, I lined the waterline of my eye with a black liner and applied mascara.  For my lips, I used a sheer wine lipstick and blotted to get a matte finish.

I did not even attempt the giant frizzy hair, seeing as it required this preparation:

Spring 2011 Fashion Week: New York pt. 2

I am not going to begin to try to cover all the collections from New York; I'll just highlight a few looks from three of my favorite spring shows.

RODARTE

The Mulleavy sisters are some of the most creative designers in the biz, taking dark or ugly inspirations (decay, Frankenstein, scars) and turning them into art on the runway.  This season they were inspired by 70s suburbia in California. The collection was more tailored and wearable than their previous ones, therefore highly covetable by moi.  I am loving their wood grain prints--who would have thought that would turn out so beautifully?

PROENZA SCHOULER

Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler are another immensely talented young pair.  They manage to make every collection look young and fresh, creating covetable fashion-forward seperates.  This season, they put a spin on classic "ladies who lunch" pieces, rendering them in neon tweeds and lace.  You really need to see the detail photos to appreciate their work with the textiles, as each piece has amazing texture. Proenza always has great accessories too--their bags and jewelry are to die for here. 

MARC JACOBS

Marc Jacobs usually plays with ugly pretty clothes in a mishmash of styles, but this one was just full on glamour.  Marc has transitioned from the serious 50s inspired clothes of his fall collection to fun 70s garb for the spring.  The frocks are long, flowy and saturated in color.  The playful styling is half the appeal of the collection--the frizzed out hair, oversized flowers, and colored wooden heels look like so much fun.