Alexander to Vera

Get the Look

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:04:37 -0500

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 now, and in the fall.

Get the Look: Isabel Marant by alexander-to-vera featuring j brand skinny jeans

Topshop wool coat
$178 - topshop.com

Lace Overlay Vest
$56 - topshop.com

J brand skinny jeans
$199 - intermixonline.com

Zara shoes
$129 - zara.com

[runway image via nymag.com]

Best Dressed: The Academy Awards

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:27:15 -0500

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]

Look of the Day

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:40:41 -0500

Kate Bosworth in Stella McCartney

Go Buy Now: Printed Pants

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:52:47 -0500

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. J.Crew

On the runways, floral pants were either paired with neutral tops or head-to-toe prints. Either way works! Check out some great options below

Floral pants by alexander-to-vera featuring slim fit pants

J.Crew skinny pants
$298 - jcrew.com

Forever 21 floral pants
$20 - forever21.com

DKNY slim fit pants
$225 - bloomingdales.com

MaxMara floral pants
£70 - farfetch.com

Dorothy Perkins tapered pants
$49 - dorothyperkins.com

High waisted pants
$89 - warehouse.co.uk

Forever 21
$20 - forever21.com

River Island cropped pants
$54 - asos.com

Mary Katrantzou floral print legging
$80 - topshop.com

[images via chicfeed.com, streetpeeper.com, nymag.com, and songofstyle.blogspot.com]

Look of the Day

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:12:57 -0500

Jennifer Aniston in Tom Ford

Runway to Real-Life

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:47:24 -0500

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]

Best Dressed: Grammy Awards

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:44:22 -0500

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]

Current Obsession: Mesh

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:55:00 -0500

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 (below), I decided to focus on one element of this trend in particular: mesh.

What I love is how each designer took this sporty fabric and interpreted it in a different way: from the dark, somewhat gothic black mesh at Alexander Wang and Theyskens Theory, to the chic modern whites at Vera Wang and Givenchy. I also loved how Cynthia Rowley managed to make the fabric look prim and proper on an adorable minidress as well as the relaxed cool of the mesh looks at Chloe.

1. Alexander Wang 2. Theyskens Theory

3. Vera Wang 4. Chloe

5. Cynthia Rowley 6. Viktor & Rolf

5. Chloe 6. Givenchy

Believe it or not, mesh can actually be surprisingly easy to wear, as long as you have the right underpinnings. For some inspiration, check out these great street-style photos of girls (including Aimee Song and Blair Eadie) wearing the mesh trend.

Here are some shopping options that I found online. Enjoy!

Mesh by alexander-to-vera featuring mesh shoes

Sleeved dress
$92 - topshop.com

Zara short top
$26 - zara.com

J Crew cami top
$78 - jcrew.com

Knit top
$72 - topshop.com

Jumper sweater
$76 - topshop.com

Mesh top
garage.ca

Victoria s Secret slimming top
$25 - victoriassecret.com

sweaters, clothing, women : Target
target.com

Knitted Wetlook Stitch Jumper
$72 - topshop.com

Sam Edelman mesh shoes
$161 - asos.com

Loeffler Randall high heel shoes
$165 - jildorshoes.com

[images via jakandjil.com, nymag.com, songofstyle.blogspot.com, easyfashion.blogspot.com, atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com, thesartorialist.com]

Currently OBSESSED with this digital print shift dress by Ted...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:53:38 -0500

Currently OBSESSED with this digital print shift dress by Ted Baker. Available at ASOS

Look of the Day

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:29:46 -0500

Rose Byrne in Sandro

Go Buy Now: Colored Denim

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:16:09 -0500

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 pair your colored denim with neutrals like white, black, grey and camel, or go all out with a blouse in a bright multicolored print. Check out some examples below for inspiration.

Check out some great well-priced options below!

Colored Jeans by alexander-to-vera featuring skinny jeans

BCBGeneration skinny jeans
$98 - macys.com

J Brand blue skinny jeans
$176 - pinkmascara.com

Almost Famous skinny leg jeans
$27 - bodyc.com

ASOS skinny jeans
$72 - asos.com

G-Star skinny jeans
$177 - asos.com

Forever 21 skinny leg jeans
$25 - forever21.com

Peoples Market skinny jeans
$45 - asos.com

ASOS neon skinny jeans
$57 - asos.com

Joe’s Jeans skinny jeans
$165 - amrag.com

Jeans
madisonlosangeles.com

Love21 skinny pants
$28 - forever21.com

[images via nymag.com, ashley-ringmybell.blogspot.com, songofstyle.blogspot.com, atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com]

Spring Must-Have: The Little White Dress

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:18:35 -0500

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 you need are the right accessories. Check out how these real-girls styled their LWDs.

While I’m sure most of you already have a white dress in your closets, here are some great options if you’re looking for something new.

Little White Dress by alexander-to-vera featuring winter white dresses

ASOS deep v dress
$81 - asos.com

Winter white dress
£85 - topshop.com

Forever 21 scalloped dress
$23 - forever21.com

Forever 21 scoop neck dress
$23 - forever21.com

Paul by Paul Smith button front dress
$178 - my-wardrobe.com

Rare dress
$88 - asos.com

Flare dress
$105 - modcloth.com

Look of the Day: Kate Beckinsale

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:31:19 -0500

In Christian Dior

In Michael Kors

[images via instyle.com]

Best Dressed: Screen Actors Guild Awards

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:05:00 -0500

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]

Fashion Forecast: Awards Season

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:24:56 -0500

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 Prive Couture

Elie Saab Couture

Chanel Couture

Versace Couture

Zac Posen Pre-Fall

Naeem Khan Pre-Fall

Monique Lhuillier Pre-Fall

Jason Wu Spring/Summer

[images via nymag.com]

Look of the Day: Cameron Diaz

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:02:53 -0500

In Valentino

In Christian Dior

[Images via instyle.com]

Street Style Inspiration

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:11:16 -0500

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 don’t need it...."

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:04:21 -0500

“Fashion isn’t a necessity. It pulls at your heart. It’s a whim. You don’t need it. You want it.”

- Marc Jacobs

Look of the Day

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:38:22 -0500

Jessica Alba in CHANEL

Look of the Day

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:05:06 -0500

Kate Bosworth in Altuzarra