March 2012
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The moment we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! The Isabel Marant show walked in Paris earlier today and I can assure you it did not disappoint! The country-inspired looks showed a modern take on the old west, and managed to create a perfect combination of classic cowgirl and parisian chic. One look from the collection stood out for me in particular because of its wearability both...
February 2012
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Best Dressed: The Academy Awards
Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton
Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen
Stacy Keibler in Marchesa
Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford
Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli
Rooney Mara in Givenchy
Leslie Mann in Roberto Cavalli
Rose Byrne in Vivienne Westwood
Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab
[Images via people.com]
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Kate Bosworth in Stella McCartney
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Go Buy Now: Printed Pants
While I usually reserve my favorite prints for tops and dresses, lately I have become completely enamored with chic, straight leg pants emblazoned with pretty florals.
This look was all over the Spring 2012 runways. As well as many of the bloggers and fashion editors that were in New York for fashion week.
1. Alexander Wang 2. Peter Som
3. Proenza Schouler 4. Chloe
5. DKNY 6....
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Jennifer Aniston in Tom Ford
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Runway to Real-Life
So the skirt-over-dress look was pretty popular on the Spring/Summer 2012 runways. However I’m not quite sure how it translates to real-life. What do you think of this look from 10 Crosby on Diane Kruger?
[images via nymag.com, eonline.com]
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Best Dressed: Grammy Awards
Rihanna in Armani
Taylor Swift in Zuhair Murad
Jessie J in Julien Macdonald
Katy Perry in Elie Saab Couture
Julianne Hough in Kaufman Franco
Carrie Underwood in Gomez-Gracia
[images via nymag.com]
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Current Obsession: Mesh
Now that Spring is finally within sight, I have been getting more and more excited about implementing my favorite trends from the SS12 runways. Back in November I posted my Trend Forecast: Athletics which showed different designer interpretations of the sporty look that dominated the Spring shows. Today, after being inspired by the photo from Tommy Ton (above) and the shot from Elle Norway...
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Rose Byrne in Sandro
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Go Buy Now: Colored Denim
Now I must admit, when colored jeans first started becoming popular last year, I had zero interest. I was simply unable to commit to such a bold trend that I wasn’t sure would last. But a year later, colored denim is hotter than ever before. My favorite interpretations are skinnies in pretty pastel colors like mint, lavender, and lemon. As for your top half, you can go the simple route and...
Spring Must-Have: The Little White Dress
While the little white dress isn’t a new concept in fashion, it does seem to have made a fresh resurgence just in time for Spring. Adorable options littered the S/S 2012 runways; from ladylike lacy frocks at Louis Vuitton and Collette Dinnigan to modern shapes at Givenchy, Helmut Lang and Altuzarra.
What’s great about little white dresses is how easy they are to wear. All...
January 2012
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Look of the Day: Kate Beckinsale
In Christian Dior
In Michael Kors
[images via instyle.com]
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Best Dressed: Screen Actors Guild Awards
Rose Byrne in Elie Saab
Emma Stone in Alexander McQueen
Amber Heard in Zac Posen
Emily Blunt in Oscar de la Renta
[images via nymag.com]
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Fashion Forecast: Awards Season
I know that a lot of fashion sites have been making predictions about what the nominated actresses will be wearing this awards season. However with all the drama between actresses, stylists and designers, I personally think it is impossible to make an accurate prediction. So instead I decided to simply show you the gowns that I love and hope to see on the red carpet in the coming weeks.
Armani...
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Look of the Day: Cameron Diaz
In Valentino
In Christian Dior
[Images via instyle.com]
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Street Style Inspiration
Ombre by alexander-to-vera featuring see through dresses
Young Fabulous Broke short dress $160 - shopbop.com
Maxi dress $142 - bloomingdales.com
See through dress $55 - modcloth.com
Junior Gaultier Girl’S Freedom Dress $304 - saksfifthavenue.com
middle image via chicfeed.com
“Fashion isn’t a necessity. It pulls at your heart. It’s a whim. You...”
– Marc Jacobs
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Jessica Alba in CHANEL
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Kate Bosworth in Altuzarra
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Winter Pick-Me-Up
Today’s dreary weather in New York had me dreaming of Spring. While thinking about all of the great outfits I would be wearing once the weather warms up, I decided that there is no reason why I can’t start phasing in my favorite Spring/Summer colors and styles right now! The key to this look is COLOR and lots of it! By wearing a bunch of bright colors you can escape the Winter blues...
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Best Dressed: The Golden Globes
Although last night’s Golden Globes telecast was surprisingly boring, the red carpet most certainly was not. Gowns ranged from gorgeous to garish and everywhere in between. Check out my picks for Best Dressed:
Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen
Jessica Alba in Gucci
Charlize Theron in Christian Dior
Emma Stone in Lanvin
Shailene Woodley in Marchesa
Nicole Richie in Julien...
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Best Dressed: Critics Choice Awards
Diane Kruger in House of Lavande
Elizabeth Olsen in Emilio Pucci
Emma Stone in Jason Wu
Michelle Williams in Chanel
Kirsten Dunst in Christian Dior
[images via instyle.com]
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Best Dressed: People's Choice Awards
Emma Stone in Gucci
Chloe Mortez in Proenza Schouler
Kristen Bell in Valentino
Lea Michele in Marchesa
Jennifer Morrison in Oscar de la Renta
[Images via people.com and instyle.com]
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LEA MICHELE IN PETER SOM
I absolutely loved this Peter Som look when it came down the runway in his S/S 2012 show. I commend Lea for choosing such an easy low-key dress although I’m not sure if she really has the height to totally pull it off. Chic nonetheless!
[images via nymag.com and instyle.com]
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Jason Wu for Target
I have to admit, I am beyond excited for the newest Target collaboration. While I love Missoni, the fanfare surrounding that collection was completely ridiculous, especially considering the fact that the actual clothes weren’t even that great. (The home goods on the other hand, were adorable). Ever since the collaboration with Jason Wu was announced I have been waiting to see the completed...
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Get the Look
If I had to choose, I would say that my fashion icon is Taylor Tomasi Hill. Taylor was formerly the Style and Accessories Director at Marie Claire magazine and now the Creative Director for Moda Operandi. I have saved close to a hundred different pictures of her street style looks and find her mixture of pieces to be truly inspiring. For todays post I decided to focus on one of my favorite TTH...
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Look of the Day
I was watching Conan the other day when out came Emmy Rossum in this AMAZING Cynthia Rowley Spring 2012 dress. She looked even better than the runway model did, especially with those blue heels. If anyone would like to buy me this dress it would be greatly appreciated. Anyone?
[image via dolcestile.com]
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Inspired by: Joanna Hillman
I was looking through some of the street-style pictures that I have saved over the past few months when I came across this picture of Joanna Hillman, Senior Fashion Market Editor for Harper’s Bazaar. I love how she took a dress that most of us would only wear in the Summer, and made it look totally appropriate for Winter weather in New York.
What’s great about this look is that it...
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Alexa Chung in a Louis Vuitton Coat-Dress and Shoes
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Editorial: Sporty Chic
For today’s post I wanted to show you this great editorial that I bookmarked a while back. With Spring’s resurgence of athlete-inspired runway looks, I think the styling of this shoot is genius. It’s all about finding the perfect balance between sporty and glamorous. For some great examples of how to interpret this look, check out last week’s Trend Forecast: Athletics
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December 2011
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“Style is a way of saying who you are without having to speak”
– Rachel Zoe
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Look of the Day
Kate Bosworth in a Proenza Schouler top, Chloe boots and a Prada bag
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Trend Forecast: Pastels
My absolute favorite trend for spring is anything and everything pastel. As image after image hit the web during fashion week, I became more and more excited when I realized that pastels were everywhere! From minty shades at DVF and Jenny Packham, to gorgeous lilacs at Versus and Philip Lim there is something out there for everyone.
1. Doo.Ri 2. DVF
3. Tibi 4. Rodarte
5. 3.1 Philip Lim ...
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Celeb Street Style: Rosie Huntington Whiteley
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Trend Forecast: Topshop Style
As you may have noticed, over the past few weeks I have been updating my Trend Forecast series in which I use the Spring 2012 collections to predict upcoming trends. While browsing Topshop.com, I found that they have created a Trend Forecast of their own. Since I regularly feature Topshop products here on Alexander to Vera I decided to share the retail giant’s Spring Preview with my readers....
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Paula Patton in Moschino
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Easy Chic: The Button Down
With all of the crazy trends that come in and out of style over the years, sometimes it can be nice to just go back to basics. A look built around something as simple as a white button-down is a breath of fresh air compared to the many overdone ensembles that have become street-style staples. No one does this look better than Emmanuelle Alt, the new Editor in Chief of French Vogue.
Alt has...
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Olivia Palermo in a Pringle of Scotland coat and Valentino bag
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Just For Fun: Vogue Editorial
Here is a gorgeous editorial that I came across today from the January 2012 issue of German Vogue. Hopefully this will help inspire you to whip out some of your old scarves (preferably Hermes) and mix prints and over-accessorize like a crazy person. Somehow it works.
[images via fashionising.com]
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BLAKE LIVELY IN A PERFECT HOLIDAY ENSEMBLE BY GUCCI
For similar looks, check out my post on metallics!
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Trend Forecast: Metallics
The metallic trend has been around for what seems like years now, and if the Spring 2012 runways were any indication: it shows no signs of slowing down. While most designers enabled variations of silver and gold, the trend experienced a refreshing infusion of color thanks to design superstars like Prabal Gurung and Olivier Theyskens.
1. Prabal Gurung 2. Theyskens Theory
3. Lela Rose 4....
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CHINA CHOW IN GIAMBATTISTA VALLI
