Fashion Month Roundup: Taylor Tomasi-Hill.

Why wear it once when it's just so goddamn fabulous?

You can never go wrong with a knee-covering hemline and a tiny- little waist to boot.

C'mon, how can you NOT smile looking at this dress?! Also see: TTH in Comme des Garcon shorts here.

 I'll vote for a risk-taking outfit any day over a t-shirt and jeans. #CallMeCrazy

 [Images via: All over the place including Pinterest, Vogue.com, Style.com and many more .coms]

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink.

With a handful of the New York shows covered (Victoria Beckham and Marchesa to name a few) I feel as if I am lightyears behind on checking out the newest, latest and greatest. Alas, I finally have a weekend with absolutely no plans (other than apartment hunting and trying to beat the heat wave that is making Los Angeles about the same temperature as a convection oven). But in other news... one trend that I am totally vibing on for next spring is sweet Pepto pink. Seen here at the Christopher Kane Spring 2013 show (and at many more; stay tuned) it's the perfect punchy color to make any dress feel so fresh and so clean, clean. File as spring forward.

[Images via: Christopher Kane via Vogue.com]

-Manday Monday: Menswear Spring 2013-

 

Hmmm...How is your Manday Monday going? After ogling the boys above (shameless flirt), I have to admit that mine is going oh, so much better now. I'm not sure if I could pick my favorite man, I mean look, but I do have a soft spot for a Chuck Bass skinny suit just as much as I do a good neck tattoo. File as happy Manday Monday kiddies.


[Images via: Style.com, StreetFSN]

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Recap: LFW Fall 2012.

Antonio Berardi | Dion Lee

Erdem | Burberry 

+ Street Shots
click on the links above to relive the fantasy...that is of being at LFW last month!

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Dion Lee Fall 2012.

Dion Lee is probably the only designer I've featured this season who is worthy of the term newcomer. The Australian's debut into the London fashion scene for fall was full of flirty dresses which wrapped around the models bodies as if they were draped right on them at that very moment. One thing I'm looking forward to, is what is has in store for next season. File as anticipation.


[Images via: Style.com]

Burberry Prorsum Fall 2012.

Usually I'm one to want to banish the rain, but with Burberry's most recent runway show...I might be singing another tune come fall. Beautiful coats, hats and booties walked a fine line between kitschy, urban and chic without an ounce of luxury to spare. While those studded gloves may have me also wishing for colder temperatures, it was the emphasis on the hips (with ruffles, peplums and belts, oh my) that I'll be recreating as soon as possible. File as rain, rain come again some other day.


[Images via: Vogue.com]

Antonio Berardi Fall 2012.

Lisbeth Salander it seems, has been all over the fall runways in New York, Milan, Paris and as you can see here, London. Her influence is widespread- from the cropped haircuts at Calvin Klein Collection to the dark subversiveness that seems to be in many of the collections put forth so far (Versace being one in particular that stood out)- but that isn't to say that the actress herself or (the not-as-good as the Swedish version) movie are either solely responsible for all this moodiness. After a spring full of sweet and funky florals, uber-pastels and ladylike charm it was only a matter of time until things got well...a little darker. Antonio Berardi showcased his Lisbeth for fall and even though she was a bit more glamorous, she still had something desirable hiding in all those heavy folds. File as strength.

[Images via: Vogue.com]

Top Shots: LFW Fall 2012.

So psychedelic it's making my brain explode.

Neon, grey, fur and a wide leg pant. Quadruple check!

Totally feeling this mix of textures and prints.

Sometimes just a little poof of fur at the sleeves is all you need...

...And other days require something a bit more extravagent. Take this Burberry jacket.

A Beatles moment crossing the street.

A little rain never hurt anyone.

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

Erdem Fall 2012.

Erdem may have been showing florals for fall, but that didn't make them any less desirable than those he showcased for this spring. Albeit of a much different sort, his florals for fall had more of a bite to them, with bursts of color that could only be found in a technicolor rainbow. The shocking pink, lovely yellow and bright cobalts had me wanting to banish all my grey and black for fall...although I don't think I'm ready to part with my new grey Theory belted sweater just yet. File as jolted.


[Images via: Vogue.com]

LFW Spring 2012 Recap.

Best collections overall

Erdem   |   Burberry Prorsum

Antonio Berardi   |   Paul Smith

+Top individual looks

+Street style & backstage

(click on the links above for London Fashion Week mania!)

[Image via: Erderm sketch photographed by Vogue.com with overlaid text by Margaret Murrieta]

Best of LFW Spring 2012.

The British may have a thing or three on us Americans- take for instance these three groupings from the spring collections that make me totally jealous of those wankers across the pond. First up, the clean minimalistic looks seen at Osman, Aquascutum and Christopher Kane were so pure I wanted to
throw them on immediately and lounge around. With a simple flat sandal for spring any of these looks would be perfection. Next on the radar was all those florals (for spring? I know, groundbreaking) but the British really know how to funk them up and make them so the opposite of chintzy. Everyone from Mary Katrantzou, Matthew Williamson and Peter Pilotto were injecting some acid into Grandma's garden. Love. And to round it all out, the prim and proper look did have its place on the runway with mid-length smart skirts that were just darling. Gorg. To see the breakdown of my top fifteen looks as well as my absolute favorite look, keep reading after the jump! File as London calling.

Paul Smith Spring 2012.

There is nothing I can resist about a great men's suit and Paul Smith's spring collection was the perfect balance of masculine styling for the feminine frame. Plaids, stripes and a little silk flair thrown in for good measure, it was like the next level up from what J.Crew sent down the runway in New York. And those pink loafers? Amazing. File as suit up.

[Images via: Vogue.com]

Erdem Spring 2012.

Pretty as an English garden, Erdem showcased one of the most obvious but still the most celebrated trends for springtime (well at least on the runways in London that is) of floral, floral everywhere. It may be getting chillier by the day here in the Bay Area, but I can't wait for springtime, where I'm sure going to find a way to work these chintzy prints into my wardrobe and maybe even my home decor. File under flower power.

[Images via: Vogue.com]

Antonio Berardi Spring 2012.

Who doesn't love a woman as warrior? The oft referenced inspiration took on a whole new feeling at Anotnio Berardi's spring runway show. She was made a little softer (with those blush tones), a little looser in places (see the suit silhouettes) and even a little more fun (bedazzled leggings, sign me up.) But I completely ate it up, especially that blush and red embroidered jacket paired with an etherial empire waist dress that left me dreaming of Joan of Arc or a fairytale from another time. File as fantasy.


[Images via: Vogue.com]

Burberry Prorsum Spring 2012.

Ok, so we all know that Burberry has basically got coats and jackets down to a science, and even though this was a spring collection, there were plenty of coats to fawn over. Lots of handwoven textures, flirty shapes, and always always belted, these spring coats (almost) made me want to leave California for colder climates. Seems to me that would translate well across all ages and all styles meaning that I could always borrow mom's come springtime. Hint, hint. File under pre-order. 

[Images via: Vogue.com]

Top Shots LFW Spring 2012.

Those Prada boots mixed with worn in denim. Beautiful.

Another It Girl spotting, this time it's Christine Centenera in Givenchy.

Now this is what I'd like to call bag ladies anonymous. 

It Girl: Shala Monroque rocking out the Prada. Even the rain can't keep away the fur and pailettes. 

Favorite fur color thus far. GORG.

Print mash-up and Christopher Kane clutch.

Prada skirt and stole + Louis Vuitton shoes = delicious.

Hmm...I see a Prada theme going on here. Love those sunnies.

ADR! in Prada no less!

Leopard jeans rolled up. Uber-cute.

Is that you Garance Dore? 

Even handbags need a bike rack.

Glitter rain at the Burberry finale.

Fabrics at Mary Katrantzou.

Erdem mood board.

It's It Girl: Kate Lanphear in Balenciaga. 

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