Top Shots NYFW Fall 2012 Part I.

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Backstage Ralph Lauren gorgeousness. 

It Girl Caroline Sieber, only you could pull off Yeti chic.

Simply stunning color combinations here.

What a cutie!

It Girl Miroslava Duma rocking Proenza from a few seasons back. LOVE.

White and red never looked so fab.

Another monochromatic look...perfection.

Even this pup has a fierce street style pose.

...Almost as fierce as a rather grown up looking Tavi Gevinson.

Smokey eyes at Marc Jacobs.

Could definitely use some pink pants like these. 

Matchy, matchy ladies.

It's so fluffy!

Zac Posen, pre-show.

[Images via: Vogue.com, Style.com]

Alexander Wang Fall 2012.

Alexander Wang, the perennially cool kid, upped the ante for this fall with a collection that was far from his origins of distressed t-shirts and worn-in looks. Not only in the evolved construction of the garments and the "extreme fabric manipulation" (his words, not mine) but most importantly in his bags (inspired by gun cases, no less) one could see his growth that is not only more controlled but reflects a more distorted, surreal perception (not surprising for a young designer of such immense fame.) I was particularly in love with his boots and not to mention all the leather that has been all over the runways. Come winter, I have a feeling I'll be all wrapped up in some futuristic-looking leather pieces, dreaming of owning a piece by Mr. Wang. File as transformation.

[Images via: Vogue.com]

Pre-Fall 2012 Recap.

Thakoon | Jenni Kayne | Lanvin | Chloe

Alexander Wang | No. 21 | Valentino

Louis Vuitton | 3.1 Phillip Lim | Prabal Gurung

Missoni | Reed Krakoff | Alexander McQueen

Pre-fall has come and gone, just like that with the couture shows last week stealing all their thunder. But don't dismiss this in-between season as mere psuedo-collections from our favorite designers! There were some amazingly concocted gems (quite a few as you can see above) that I documented here on The-Margaret-Files; so show them a little love, too and take another looksy for yourself. Want to know my absolute favorite? Click to keep reading! File as perfection...

Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2012.

Could Alexander Wang be any cooler? I'm feeling that the wunderkind of designers has solidified his place as the ultimate cool guy, turning out collection after collection of pieces that any of his cult followers would die for. Although it sometimes can be a bit too much for me, I am lusting particularly for that embossed jacket and that perfectly wrapped dress. File as so cool. 

[Images via: Vogue.com]

Best of NYFW Spring 2012.

Fashion week for me is the ultimate in sensory overload, and this season there was no shortage of wattage radiating from the runways. Whether it was sports-heavy collections like Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham or Altuzarra; all out glam at Oscar de la Renta, Derek Lam and Marchesa or subversive simplicity at Calvin Klein, Prabal Gurung or Yigal Azrouel; these designers showcased some out of control looks that I am going to be dying to recreate come spring time. Above you can check out my top fifteen looks of the season; neatly arranged into three categories. If I had to pick an ultimate favorite? Hmm...keep reading after the jump to see which is my #1 as well as a complete breakdown of each look! File as spring forward.

Top Shots NYFW Spring 2012 Part II.

Lindsey Wixson backstage at Jason Wu.

 Racing against the clock.

Mix and match perfection.

Sketches at Prabal Gurung.

Prabal Gurung feathered blouse, pre-runway.

Cage match.

Quote possibly my favorite shot of the whole week- Anna dello Russo & BryanBoy

It Girl: Lauren Santo Domingo.

Never enough studs. 

Best back.

Michael Kors cobalt calfskin pump.

View from backstage at Zac Posen.

It Girl: Shala Monroque looking chic as usual.

Jason Wu's mood board.

Another It Girl: Caroline Sieber

Hanneli Mustaparta getting around town in the most economical way.

Oh, Alexander Wang. :)

[Images via: Tommy Ton for Style.com, Street FSN, Phil Oh for Vogue.com]

Hawaii Hot Flash.

In an ode to the sunshine today, I am mentally sending everyone off on a vacation to the place I'd most like to be right now...that's right, the beach. Any beach would do with this heat, but there is one in particular that I've been dying to visit ever since I moved to the Bay Area. To the lucky West coasters who call Hawaii their go-to vacation spot, I envy you. Growing up in Texas, Hawaii was completely out of the question; instead my family spent vacations in and around Mexico rather than the far island in the Pacific. But now that it's only a five hour plane ride away, I'm thinking I'm going to need a little getaway. Check out the full itinerary after the jump as well as the perfect Luau outfit for any beach-goer. File as beat the heat.

Buy Alexander Wang Now.

 Less is more. Ditch all the makeup 

and keep it to the essentials—keys, 

money, and phone. It’s a lot sexier when a 

girl isn’t carrying around a bag full of tricks.

-Alexander Wang

News flash for all the fashion addicts (including myself) out there, Alexander Wang is moving from the showroom to...eBay. You heard that right. Beginning Friday June 17th at 3AM (PT) eBay's Fashion Vault will be exclusively carrying four of his newest bags for only 24 hours. Even though there won't be any mad bidding happening, shoppers will only have the option of "buy it now," I have a feeling these little lovelies including the Zelmira wallet in ponyskin for $525, the Mini Adriel bag in ostrich for $275, the Compact Quillon in metallic for $235, and the Prisma biker purse in printed ostrich for $295 will sell like hotcakes. We will just have to wait and see who can get their hands on these fast enough. File as too cool.

[Images via: Style.com]