~ Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013 rtw ~

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~ fall 2012 nail trends ~

Armani: Proof that certain classics never go out of style: Designers like Armani showed a deep berry shade that will always work for fall.

Kate Spade: At Kate Spade, nail art took a walk on the retro side, whose models showed off simply sweet polka dots.

Tracy Reese: Chrome veered from its traditional gold or silver and into peacock blue at Tracy Reese.

Dior: The pale, ladylike lavender that showed up at Dior could work for afternoon tea or the office.

Zac Posen: The models at Zac Posen had high-shine red tips that felt more lacquered than ever.

Alice + Olivia: Black’s never felt less goth than at Alice + Olivia, where charcoal got playful with flecks of gold.

Valentino: Simple, sophisticated nails have graduated from beige to ballet slipper and, now, the lavender taupe spotted at Valentino.

Ruffian: The shape at Ruffian was an oblong oval, faked by the magic of a press-on nail. Color-wise, a candy-hued purple brightened things up.

Louise Gray: Louise Gray showed classic basic black-and-white, turning the old-school French into something more deliberately sever.

Jean Paul Gaultier: The shiny silver at Jean Paul Gaultier proved to be a neutral-but-not that’s surprisingly subtle.

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~ Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2012 ~

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~ Spring 2012 Fashion Guide: Pleats, Please ~

Pleating showed up in every incarnation from Fortuny-style columns to swinging skirts.

From top to bottom

Prada, Milan

Sacai, Paris

 Bottega Veneta, Milan

Cloé, Paris

Sophie Theallet, New York

Aquilano.Rimondi, Milan

Akris, Paris

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~ Haute Halloween #2# ~

When it comes to picking the perfect disguise for Halloween, who better to ask than Allison Sarofim, the woman behind one of the biggest, best costume parties of the year?

“This look is super-sexy,” says Allison Sarofim. “Think of the fashion in Paris after the second World War.” Miu Miu embroidered Sablé dress with mink shoulder detailing, price upon request, glitter and suede open-toe booties, $890.

“It would be great for a circus-theme party,” Sarofim says. “It is so whimsical and fun, but with an edge.” Marc Jacobs long-sleeved top, $1,400, high-waisted sailor pants, $1,900, small spotted gloves, $400, and ponyskin and cabochon beret, $685.

“Peter Dundas puts a modern twist on traditional Lederhosen, making this perfect for an Austrian-or German-theme night.” Emilio Pucci handmade knotwear with monogram logo, $2,090, and high-waisted suede skirt, $3,295.

“Make a grand entrance to the disco in this number from YSL.” Yves Saint Laurent white feathered coat, price upon request, satin wide-leg palazzo pants, $1,490, white silk blouse, $1,790, black embroidered silk belt, $1,490.

“It doesn’t get much better than this for super-cool, futuristic design,” she says. “This look definitely says ‘Beam me up, Scotty!’ ” Gareth Pugh golden dress, $4,118, trousers, price upon request, and cape, price upon request.

“Swap out the hat for the traditional pointy version and grab a broom,” she says. “You’ll be the best-looking witch in town.” Lanvin black felt coat, $3,665, wool skirt, $1,250, wool vest, $2,980, felt hat, $1,720, and moccasins, $790.

“I think this season is the pinnacle of posh couture fetish,” Sarofim says. Add a glamorous mask, and it could make one sexy, standout costume this Halloween. Alexander McQueen studded velvet bustier dress, price upon request, Bombe single-buckle belt, price upon request, and studded collar, price upon request.

“The look is classic Jazz Age with beautifully chosen Art Deco accessories.” Ralph Lauren Collection jade silk evening dress, $4,998, and black suede sandals, $795.

“I love the oversize asymmetrically placed floral print and the Alice in Wonderland–style puffy sleeve,” she says. Giambattista Valli floral print wool-crepe dress, $4,040 net-a-porter.com Giambattista Valli patent pump with grosgrain, $747 luisaviaroma.com

“This look says Goth fairy-tale princess to me,” says Sarofim. “It’s moody and dark, but the distinguished, exaggerated features retain an innocence seen in comic books and animation.” Chanel organza dress, price upon request, brooch, $1,100, gloves, $935, and boots, $1,275.

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~ S 2012 F.G.: Twenty-first Century Twenties ~

The mood is flapper, but spring’s Deco dresses are about high gloss, loosening up the idea of evening.

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Gucci, Milan

Carolina Herrera, New York

Alberta Ferretti, Milan

Derek Lam, New York

Marchesa, New York

Ralph Lauren, New York

Roberto Canalli, Milan

Etro, Milan

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~ sweetie darling ~

~All things girlie are in for spring ~

Louis Vuitton Spring 2012

Meadham Kirchhoff Spring 2012 

Christopher Kane Spring 2012 

Meadham Kirchhoff Spring 2012 

Meadham Kirchhoff’s nail decor. 

Meadham Kirchhoff’s plastic barrettes. 

Richard Nicoll Spring 2012 

A Simplicity sewing pattern distributed with Richard Nicoll’s program notes. 

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~ spotted: cameos renaissance ~

What’s old is new once more. During the Spring shows, we noticed more than a few front-row fixtures decked out in cameos. “It is a true renaissance,” says Amedeo Scognamiglio, whose family has been hand-carving the baubles since 1857.

Miroslava Duma gives good face. 

Shala Monroque snaps a portrait while wearing one around her neck. 

Sarah Rutson paired hers with see-through lace. 

Ulyana Sergeenko goes for a Victorian look. 

A statement signet, by Wilfredo Rosado. 

Giovanna Battaglia’s AMEDEO earrings make a cameo appearance. 

Dolce & Gabbana forecast the trend on the Fall runway. 

Alexa Chung’s skull candy, spotted at the Chanel show. 

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~ Spring 2012 Fashion Guide: Runway Highlights ~

From Rodarte’s darkly embellished, ultimately feminine prom dress to Balmain’s rock chicks by way of the Wild West, these were the take-your-breath-away moments that struck when a particular look hit the runway, encapsulating the overall mood of the season yet making a clear fashion statement.

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Rodarte, New York

Vera Wang, New york

Calvin Klein Collection, New York

Marni, Milan

Bottega Veneta, Milan

Emilio Pucci, Milan

Balmain, Paris

Dries Van Noten, Paris

Haider Ackermann, Paris

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~ Ungaro Spring 2012 RTW ~

The collection ably touched on all the house’s codes of sexy, cowled, and ruched jersey dresses, and soft tapered silk pants and jumpsuits in splashy prints, these inspired by NASA aerial images that looked like abstract florals. There were ruffles on peplumed jackets and tiered skirts.

Stuned by the colours, just loved the whole collection! Voila!

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