~ even cowgirls get the blues ~

Wildfox Couture Spring 2012

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~ the mango I need ~

Loving the Isabel Marant type vibe in the Mango Spring 2012 modelled byAnna Selezneva. Loving them all! What is happening to me…?!!

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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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~ 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.

From top to bottom

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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~ Accessories Guide ’12: Modern Embellishments ~

The most-talked-about shoe this season was the couture-style flat sandal at Christopher Kane in London. Why? By dressing up such a simple shape, Kane turned out a shoe that managed to be both chic and completely utilitarian at the same time. This spring, you can find one to suit your own style: At Dolce & Gabbana, the extra embellishment was youthful and modern, while at Yves Saint Laurent, it projected a more polished, sophisticated appeal.

Dolce & Gabbana, Milan

Yves Saint Laurent, Paris

Lanvin, Paris

Prada, Milan

Gucci, Milan

Diego Dolcini

Diane von Furstenberg, New York

Jimmy Choo
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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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~ Spring 2012 Fashion Guide: Best Collections ~

It makes a certain kind of sense these days to buy clothes that immediately and noticeably inject personality into a wardrobe. What better reason to invest in Proenza Schouler’s youthful sophistication, Oscar de la Renta’s optimism, Louis Vuitton’s ultrafemininity, Balenciaga’s architectural chic, Alexander McQueen’s intricate fantasy, Céline’s urban elegance, Nina Ricci’s Romanticism . . . the options are many. Who will you be?

From top to bottom

Marc Jacobs, New York

Proenza Schouler, New York

Oscar de la Renta, New York

Christopher Kane, London

Burberry Prorsum, London

Jil Sander, Milan

Prada, Milan

Dolce & Gabbana, Milan

Céline, Paris

Chanel, Paris

Balenciaga, Paris

Nina Ricci, Paris

Alexander McQueen, Paris

Givenchy, Paris

Louis Vuitton, Paris

Yves Saint Laurent, Paris

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~ clipped in ~

I’m constantly on the hunt for new ways to wear my hair. The Spring shows, as they so often do, offered up a considerable number of options—some more doable than others without the assistance of a professional—including updates on the ponytail that include the incorporation of an old favorite: barrettes. Ditto the rose gold barrettes that Adam Reed and Paul Percival used backstage at House of Holland to hold a slicked-back top section above a low pony. The best part? All you need is $3.29 to get a hold of a three-pack of the multitasking accoutrements. If only Prada’s car-embellished leather skirts were as easy to come by.

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~ Spring 2012 Beauty Preview ~

Next season’s hottest hair and makeup trends—straight from the runway

Trend: ’60s-Inspired Cat-Eyes

Pumped-up fringe and a generous coating of black eyeliner made peepers pop at shows like Louis Vuitton (shown here), Jonathan Saunders, and Dolce & Gabbana.

Jonathan Saunders

Dolce & Gabbana

Trend: Statement Hair Color

Vibrantly hued powder transformed manes atThakoon (shown here) and Narciso Rodriguez, while bold streaks at Mulberry came courtesy of extensions.

Mulberry

Trend: Red Lipstick

Christian Dior’s orange-red pucker (shown here) is a spring standby. But, as designers Donna Karan and Anthony Vaccarello demonstrated, brownish and purplish reds are fair game too.

Donna Karan

Trend: Bangs

Faux blunt-bangs stole the spotlight at Hermès (shown here) and John Galliano; at Miu Miu, models’ own strands were molded and pinned over the forehead for a similar appearance.

John Galliano

Trend: Artsy Appliques

From Fendi’s gold leaf (shown here) and Givenchy’s sequins to Chanel’s pearls and Viktor & Rolf’s paper, all sorts of materials were adhered to the face for spring. Manish Arora, Mugler, and Gareth Pugh round out the creative bunch; plastic, glitter, and Minx nails served as their mediums.

Chanel

Givenchy

Viktor & Rolf

Mugler

Trend: Bobs

Warmer weather calls for shorter hair—or at least a fake version of it. While wigs were utilized atEmporio Armani (shown here), tresses were tucked and pinned at Rag & Bone, Jil Sander, and Mark Fast.

Rag & Bone

Trend: Dramatic Navy Eyes

Creamy midnight-blue enhanced traditional black liner at Rodarte (shown here), Emanuel Ungaro, and Just Cavalli.

Trend: Retro Hairdos

The ’40s and ’50s were reference points for glamorous rolls and pinned-back waves; these styles were seen at Jean Paul Gaultier (pictured here), Prada, Sonia Rykiel, and Zac Posen.

Sonia Rykiel

Zac Posen

Trend: Silvery Eyes

Etro’s brow-high dusting (shown here), Gianfranco Ferré’s circular shape, and Phillip Lim’s defined creases are proof that—no matter how you wear it—silver eye shadow is still trendy for spring.

3.1 Phillip Lim

Trend: Slick Strands

Whether dripping wet (Alexander Wang), damp (Alberta Ferretti), or half-dry (Giambattista Valli), slippery hair was popular on the spring catwalks. Translation: No blowout? No worries!

Giambattista Valli

Trend: Strong Brows

Bold arches are in right now—and they’ll carry over into spring, too: Altuzarra(shown here), Moschino, and Derek Lam are just a handful of shows that embraced the eye-framing look.

Trend: Voluminous Locks

Hair was a shiny curtain of va-va-voom proportions atIssa (shown here), DKNY, and Versace.

Versace

Trend: Sun-Kissed Skin

While all-over bronzer is never a good idea, Michael Kors (shown here), Vera Wang, and Max Mara reminded us that well-placed color is golden.

Max Mara

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Moooooooooooore!