People Watching at NYFW

With a few cancelled classes Friday, my scheduled opened up enough for me to head up to Lincoln Center and people watch with Gabriella. In general, I find people watching fascinating, but during Fashion Week it is truly something, both good and bad. The highlight (because there always is one) was seeing Tim Gunn. He was conducting an interview and even when he done, he was so sweet to everyone that came up to him, even though he was "late for work." Yes, I eavesdropped. But that's not the point...

On to the pictures! (click read more below)

NYFW S/S 2012 Roundup

Just like that, yet another New York Fashion Week has come and gone. Even though its eight full days of fashion, fun and glamour, it just never seems to last very long!

Even though there is a slight chill in the air, (I think winter, not fall, is swiftly approaching), as I start to pack away some of my summer pieces, it is nice to know that many of them will transition nicely into spring/summer 2012.

Alice + Olivia

 I love the fun,flirty, and oh so feminine mix that is Alice + Olivia.  It never ceases to amaze me how Stacey Bendet manages to capture so much versatility and variety in just one collection. While I know its not nice to play favorites, I absolutely love that short, champagne dress. Now for an occasion to wear it to...

Bill Blass

In or out on the runways, anything and everything nautical will always be a must have of mine for spring/summer. I love the way Bill Blass interpreted the traditional nautical styles by not using the standard navy and white, but black and white. A subtle twist, on an old and loved classic.

Victoria Beckham

When most designers are showing bright punches of color and pastels for the warmer months, Victoria Beckham goes against the grain and incorporate black and navy into her spring/summer collection. I loved the mix of structured and flowy pieces, as well as her super chic bags.

Diane von Furstenberg
I can't think of another time when I have seen white done so impeccably! From white to coral. and of course the prints, DVF had me wishing the weather was warming up again, not cooling down!

Since time doesn't allow me to include many of my other favorites, be sure to check out my tumblr, as I will be posting them at random. (Read, bored and confused in managerial math.) :)
 
What were your NYFW favorites? 

all pics via NY Mag

NYFW F/W 2011 Roundup: Part I

I cant believe we are already halfway through New York Fashion Week! 

I'm glad that as the economy rebounds, designers feel less guilty about being a little extravagant. Their is definitely a shift from the minimalist designs of seasons past to more flair and fun. Because fashion should be FUN!

So here are my five favorite collections, that i am absolutely LOVING so far this Fashion Week. :

Tadashi Shoji

This collection had me absolutely speechless. I loved every, single, piece.  The cut, the colors, (so many beautiful colors in the Tadashi collection) the glamour! I absolutely NEED the last dress on the end. 

Doo. Ri

I was so drawn to the light fabric and the color scheme in Doo.Ri's collection. I have never been much of a fan of turtleneck, but of course my mind has been changed! However, my absolutely obsession was with the dark teal color she presented in a number of pieces. Definitely one of the hot colors for fall.

Jason Wu

Jason Wu *sigh*. I loved the range in the collection of casual, day wear, to sophisticated evening wear. And the gowns! I need more occasions in my life that permit me to wear gowns like those. 

I also really loved the pants, in the different cuts and rises. Looks like wide leg pant will be transitioning into fall as well!

Rebecca Minkoff

Love. Love. Love. Love. This collection is everything I could possibly ever want and dream of. I think I fell in love with it so much, because I could see myself wearing so many of the piece/it really represented my style. I mean leopard print and sequins?! You had me at hello.

Victoria Beckham

Design is truly Victoria Beckham's calling. She knows and understands the female form,  just what women want to wear, how they want their clothes to fit, as well as how they want to accessorize. This collection was fabulous, literally from head to Louboutined toe. 

Now its your turn! What collections are you absolutely loving from NYFW? 

All images via nymag.com

My 10 Favorite Looks from Milan Fashion Week

Out of all the major Fashion Weeks, they rank as follows:

1. Milan
2. New York
3. Paris
4. London

Italian fashion has always been my favorite. The romanitcism, the sexiness, I truly love everything about it. When I was younger, I would read The New York Times Style section religiously, every Sunday, and in even more detail during Fashion Week. When it came around to Fashion Week(s), my favoirite looks were guaranteed to be from the house of Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Versace, Prada, DSquared and Miu Miu. While many NY designers hold a place in my heart like many of the greats of Milan, its Milan FTW overall.

Here are my faves (Picking 10 was really hard!!):

D&G

DSquared2

If you cant tell, they are my favorite and Im OBSESSED!

Salvatore Ferragamo

Gucci

Pucci

*all images via NY Mag

NYFW Fall 2009 Faves: Oscar de la Renta♡

NYFW Fall 2009 Faves: J.Mendel, Baby Phat, Badgley Mischka and Jill Stuart

J. Mendel

(Can I just say, what J. Mendel does with fur is just AMAZING! Peta will hate me, but I cant help it when I fall in love.)

Baby Phat

Badgley Mischka

Jill Stuart

Photos from Ny mag